When applying for aviation scholarships, make sure you read the fine print. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
Aviation scholarships are diverse, available from various organizations for different types of training, and not limited to traditional students or specific flight programs; always apply, as "no" is the automatic answer if you don't try.
Thoroughly research scholarship requirements and fine print, as eligibility, training location mandates, and payment methods can vary significantly between opportunities.
Craft a compelling application by writing a unique and thoughtful essay that highlights your initiative, carefully selecting recommenders who know you well and providing them with pertinent details, and ensuring all training records are neat and accurate.
Always respect deadlines by submitting applications at least a week in advance, keeping track of your submissions, and sending a thank-you note if you are awarded a scholarship.
It is aviation scholarship application season. Essays are being written, pages of logbooks photocopied, and CFIs are getting requests for letters of recommendations from applicants.
In a few weeks or months, a lucky few will be notified that they were selected. I have been on both sides of the scholarship equation, as the applicant and as the recommending instructor.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
