Post-Secondary Scholarships

Available Scholarships

• Harry E. Arcamuzi Aviation Scholarship

  Supports an inner city student with a GPA of at least 2.0 to pursue a career in the field of aviation following high school. May be renewed up to 3 additional years.

  
  

• Aviation Tax Consultants – Fred McCarter Scholarship Fund

  Supports a high school graduate pursuing a non-pilot aviation career, preference given to air-traffic controller or aviation business, management, or administration, and who demonstrates financial need.

  
  

• Michael Blume Memorial Scholarship

  • Supports a student in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin who has a GPA of 3.2 or above, and is enrolled in an aviation program.
  • Michael was an air traffic controller with the FAA for 24 years as well as a pilot with nearly 10,000 hours. He inspired many people to follow careers in aviation as pilots, flight instructors, and air traffic controllers. He was also a flight instructor who always taught safety first and foremost, and believed it was important for pilots and air traffic controllers to understand the environment and challenges each face in their profession.

  
  

• Jack Burnham Fund

  Supports students enrolled in a four-year college, university, or post-secondary school with emphasis on aviation field, such as aeronautics, engineering, or pilot training. Requires a minimum GPA of 2.5, with priority given to students from Jackson Hole High School in Wyoming.

  
  

• Corporate Aircraft Association Scholarship

  Supports a student enrolled in a post-secondary educational program with special emphasis or course work on the business aspects of the aviation industry, who also holds a private pilot certificate or is actively pursuing flight training. Given to a student with demonstrated financial need and who is actively supporting their own education financially.

  
  

• Chaudoin Scholarship

  Michelle “Chelle” Chaudoin was a commercial pilot and demonstrated proficiency in instrument flying. She was above average in academics, participated in many extracurricular activities, and was a member of several aviation organizations. She pursued an aeronautics career with a major in industrial supervision at Arizona State University. In her third year, in 1980, Michelle met her untimely death as a passenger in a mid-air collision.

  
  

• Joe Clark Professional Pilot Scholarship

  Supports a University of North Dakota student who has declared professional pilot goals, who has a private pilot certificate, maintains at least a 3.0 GPA, and who has demonstrated financial need. Also funds and requires student to participate in EAA’s Air Academy each summer

  
  

• Herbert L. Cox Memorial Scholarship

  Funds a student pursuing a degree in a field directly related to aviation, who has demonstrated financial need

  
  

• Gerald Holland Scholarship

  Supports a graduating high school senior with a GPA of at least 3.3, a minimum of 75 hours of community service, who will be attending an accredited college or university that offers an undergraduate four-year degree in aviation management or aeronautical management, with a concentration or degree that focuses on the general aviation industry (non-pilot/flight training programs). Only available to U.S. citizens

  
  

• Harrison Ford Education Scholarship

  Supports a Young Eagle in their dreams of flight or another career in aviation, preference given to those with financial need. Can support EAA Air Academy tuition, flight training, or any aviation-related degree or technical program.

  
  

• H.P. Bud Milligan Aviation Scholarship

  Renewable scholarship, available to a student attending an accredited, approved aviation program at a college, technical school, or aviation academy

  
  

• David Mineck Memorial Scholarship

  Supports students in pursuing a post-secondary education in the field of aerospace

  
  

• Robert F. Pauley Scholarship in Historic Aviation Research

  Available to a student who has an interest in or is completing coursework in historical aviation research, the history of aviation, early aeronautical innovation, or other similar related fields. Preference given to students from Western Michigan University, but may be awarded to a student from any university

  
  

• Payzer Scholarship

  Given to a student attending a tech education focused program, who is pursuing a career in engineering, physical or biological sciences, or math, and has demonstrated financial need

  
  

• Lee and Cookie Perrizo Scholarship

  Supports a student pursuing a post-secondary aviation-focused educational program, preferably from Wisconsin

  
  

• Timothy Peterson Education Scholarship

  Supports a high-school aged student in their career-related aspirations in the field of aviation and related technology and skills, who has support and guidance of their local EAA chapter

  
  

• David Alan Quick Scholarship

  A renewable scholarship that supports a junior or senior student pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering or aeronautical engineering

  
  

• John Sandberg A&P Scholarship Fund

  John was born and raised in Minnesota in 1931. John opened his aircraft engine shop in Plymouth, Minnesota, in 1969. In addition to being a successful businessman, John pursued his passion for aviation in all aspects of his life. John built many aircraft, including Tsunami, a remarkable one-off air racer that could fly more than 500 mph. John promoted excellence and encouraged others to set high standards in their endeavors. He showcased the best in aviation, driving innovation, progress, and improvement.

  
  

• Rojo-Medina Aviation Science Scholarship

  • Support a Hispanic or Latin immigrant, with preference given to those from South America, to pursue a degree in aviation, aeronautics, or aerospace engineering at an accredited undergraduate school.
  • A qualified candidate would display financial need, have a minimum GPA of 2.7, and display significant involvement in school activities and/or hold regular employment (full-time or part-time).