EAA Scholarship Program Has Launched 500 Private Pilots

Ray Foundation has made $1.8 million available to the organization for deserving youth.

Mark Phelps

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 03:12 PM ET

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Ray Scholars at EAA AirVenture 2023. [Courtesy: EAA]

Key Takeaways:

The EAA's Ray Aviation Scholarship program has successfully enabled 500 recipients to complete flight training and earn their private pilot certificates.
Funded by the Ray Foundation, the program provides up to $11,000 for deserving youth to cover flight training expenses, making aviation more accessible.
The scholarship, supported by EAA chapters, boasts a high completion rate and partners with Lightspeed Aviation Foundation to award headsets to scholars upon key milestones.

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The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced Thursday that its Ray Aviation Scholarship program has now seen 500 recipients complete flight training and earn their private pilot certificates.

Founded by James and Joan Ray, the Ray Foundation enables EAA and its chapter network to provide up to $11,000 for deserving youth to help cover flight training expenses. The foundation has made $1.8 million available to the EAA this year.