Scholarships

Description The Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship is a competitive undergraduate award that supports students pursuing careers in business aviation management. It was created to encourage professional development in the industry and to connect promising students with the business aviation community. The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis and intended for students enrolled in accredited aviation management programs. Recipients are selected based on academic standing and completion of a required application package. - **Purpose:** Support undergraduates pursuing business aviation management careers. - **Audience:** Students in collegiate aviation management programs. - **Frequency:** Awarded annually. - **Selection basis:** Academic...

Description Business aviation refers to the use of general aviation aircraft—airplanes and helicopters—for business purposes rather than military or scheduled airline operations. This scholarship supports students training to become FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) technicians through FAR Part 147 programs. The award is administered through NBAA Charities and was established by the Rahilly family to honor John F. Rahilly’s long career in aviation maintenance and leadership. - Targets students in FAR Part 147 A&P training programs. - Administered by NBAA Charities in partnership with the Rahilly family. - Intended to support education in business aviation maintenance. Eligibility Bold subheading: Who...

Description **Purpose and focus** The Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who demonstrate honesty, integrity, selflessness and a strong passion for business aviation. It supports those who use their aviation involvement to benefit others and who reflect the character and caring exemplified by Lawrence “Larry” Ginocchio. The award is administered by NBAA Charities in partnership with the Ginocchio family and friends, and is intended to help recipients pursue aviation management education at two‑ or four‑year institutions. Key takeaways - Honors students who model integrity, selflessness and a passion for business aviation. - Administered by NBAA Charities with support from...

Description **Purpose and structure** This scholarship funds training for business aviation maintenance technicians through two separate awards each year. One award supports a student currently enrolled in an accredited airframe and powerplant (A&P) program at an approved FAR Part 147 school; the second supports an individual who has been accepted for enrollment but is not yet attending. The awards are intended to defray educational costs associated with A&P training and to encourage careers in business aviation maintenance. Key takeaways: - Two individual scholarships focused on business aviation maintenance careers. - One award for currently enrolled A&P students, one for accepted-but-not-yet-enrolled...

Overview This scholarship offers up to $10,000 over a maximum of two years to support medical students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds or those who have overcome substantial adversity and intend to pursue a career in cardiothoracic surgery. Recipients also receive up to $1,500 to attend the AATS Annual Meeting. First-time awardees will be matched with an AATS member mentor and take part in the AATS “Member for a Day” program. Eligibility - Enrolled as a medical student in the second or third year (or equivalent) at an accredited institution in the United States or Canada. - Demonstrable financial need. -...

Introduction The Higher Foundation Scholarship is a merit-driven award designed to help college students in Georgia meet essential living needs. Each recipient receives $2,000 for the awarded academic year, disbursed as $1,000 for the Fall semester and $1,000 for the Spring semester. Award decisions emphasize academic performance, career preparation, and servant leadership. Applications are accepted annually from May 1 through August 1. Applicants will be notified of their application status by September 1. Scholarship Priorities - Basic needs support: Assistance targets students’ cost-of-living expenses to reduce basic needs insecurity. - Academic achievement: Applicants who demonstrate a solid GPA and a...

Introduction Kentucky Women in Agriculture (KWIA) supports women pursuing careers in agriculture by offering a scholarship to full‑time students enrolled in Kentucky institutions. The award is intended for women who are preparing for agricultural careers and need financial assistance to continue their studies. Eligibility - Applicant must identify as female and be a resident of Kentucky. - Must be a full‑time student at a Kentucky college/university or an affiliated veterinary school, entering at least the junior year (third‑year undergraduate) through graduate level study. - The academic program pursued must be related to agriculture. - Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. An...

Description The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship supports U.S. undergraduate students who wish to study or intern abroad during a variety of academic terms (spring, summer, fall, winter, or full academic year). The program helps make international study accessible to students with financial need and emphasizes timely matching of scholarship term to program dates. Applicants must choose the scholarship term that corresponds to their program’s start and end dates to ensure correct consideration. Deadlines and acceptances are term-specific, so applicants should confirm the correct cycle before submitting. - **Purpose:** Increase accessibility of study and internship abroad for U.S. undergraduates with...

Introduction The Louisiana Gas Association (LGA) supports public education and public relations initiatives as part of its charter, including scholarship programs for qualifying students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges and universities. Since 1998, the LGA has awarded more than $258,000 in scholarships. Eligibility To qualify, the applicant must be the son, daughter, legal ward, or dependent of an employee of one of the following: - An LGA member company that has been active for at least one full calendar year prior to the scholarship application deadline. - If a member company provides multiple utilities, products, or services, eligibility requires that...

Overview The MI Future Educator Fellowship provides a $10,000 scholarship to as many as 2,500 aspiring teachers each year. Awards are available to students who are admitted to and enrolled in an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) approved by the Michigan Department of Education/State Board of Education. Who is eligible To qualify for the fellowship, applicants must meet all of the following: - Submit the annual MI Future Educator Fellowship application. - File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). - Be a high school graduate. - Be admitted to an eligible Educator Preparation Program (EPP) approved by Michigan’s...

Description This Mississippi Excellence Scholarship Grant (MESG) provides need-aware financial assistance to high-achieving Mississippi residents who enroll at state-approved public or private not-for-profit two‑ and four‑year institutions. The program aims to keep top students in-state by offsetting tuition and required fees for first certificates, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree programs. Awards are administered annually and require ongoing eligibility compliance. - **Purpose:** Encourage Mississippi high school graduates to pursue postsecondary education in-state. - **Eligible institutions:** State‑approved public and private not‑for‑profit two‑ and four‑year colleges and universities in Mississippi. - **Target group:** High‑achieving students seeking a first certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree. History...

Overview This scholarship provides $1,500 per semester for students enrolled full‑time and $750 per semester for those enrolled part‑time. It is intended for students in technical and trade programs — examples include automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and many other computer and technical career pathways. Key details - Eligible students must be enrolled in the term for which they apply. - Applicants can use the award alongside other scholarships, but total funding from this award is capped at the equivalent of four full‑time semesters or eight part‑time semesters over a student’s enrollment. - Additional background and guidance...