Avionics Technician & Aircraft Maintenance Technician SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Completed applications must be received by April 1, 2016. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________________ State:____________________Zip:_______________ Daytime Telephone:__________________________________ Date of Birth:__________________________ Evening Telephone:__________________________________ Email:________________________________ Graduation Date – High School (mm/yy):_______________
Grade Point Avg. (GPA) – High School:_____
Graduation Date – College (mm/yy): __________________
Grade Point Avg. (GPA) – College: ________
APPLICATION INFORMATION The Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation awards scholarships annually to students pursuing a career in avionics and/or aircraft maintenance through technical training and education at a learning institution. The intent of these scholarships is to identify and reward those individuals who best exemplify the qualities that lead to success in the avionics and aircraft maintenance industry. Please review the scholarship descriptions online at www.aea.net/scholarship, and check the box(es) below for each applicable scholarship. Individuals may apply for more than one scholarship; however, applicants are only eligible to receive one award per academic year. Please read the scholarship criteria carefully to ensure eligibility.
Check the box of each applicable scholarship. Visit www.aea.net/scholarship for award descriptions and criteria. Johnny Davis Memorial
Gogo Business Aviation
Lowell Gaylor Memorial
Duncan Aviation
Chuck Peacock Memorial (Aviation Management)
Field Aviation Co. Inc. (Canada)
David Arver Memorial
Garmin International
Lee Tarbox Memorial (Pacific Southwest Instruments)
L-3 Avionics Systems
Garmin – Jerry Smith Memorial
Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics
Dutch & Ginger Arver
Stone Foundation
Thomas J. Slocum Memorial (Redstone College)
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation
Leon Harris/Les Nichols Memorial (Spartan - Avionics) Tom Taylor Memorial (Spartan – A&P)
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
✓ A completed and signed application form
✓ Your application must be sent, complete with your transcript, questions and essay to the AEA Educational Foundation by April 1, 2016.
✓ A recent high school or college transcript (official or valid copies will be accepted) ✓ Answers to both application “QUESTIONS” (below)
✓ Applications received without completed information will not be considered.
✓ One 300-word type-written “ESSAY” (below)
✓ Transcripts sent separate from applications will not be accepted.
✓ Do not include letters of recommendation
✓ Winners will be announced in May 2016. Scholarship monies will be disbursed July 2016.
QUESTIONS Please answer BOTH questions below. 1. Write about your career plans. (1) Include the school(s) you are considering, (2) your desired field of study (avionics, aircraft maintenance, etc.) and (3) where you plan to gain employment once you complete school. 2. Describe what scholastic and community activities you are involved in and how these will help you pursue your aviation career goals.
ESSAY Please submit a 300-word essay on the following topic: 1. What impact will the FAA’s NextGen technologies have on aircraft maintenance and the skills and knowledge required of tomorrow’s technicians?
SCHOLARSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS In the event the student (award recipient), for any reason, abandons the scholarship, the balance of the award shall be returned to the Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation. If the scholarship is not used in the 2016-17 school year, the student will surrender the award. Please Note: Scholarship monies must be used to cover the cost of tuition, books and/or tools only. Scholarship monies cannot be used for any type of flight training or air traffic control programs. Scholarships will be made payable to the recipient and his/her school, and must be endorsed by both parties. Scholarship monies will not be disbursed until the student has enrolled per the scholarship sponsor’s criteria (verified by the school’s business office). All scholarships are merit based with restrictions. Scholarship applicants must have at least a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. All scholarship monies must be used for the 2016-17 school year.
I hereby make application for an AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship within the terms and conditions of this application. I certify the information given is complete, accurate and my own work. Signature: ________________________________________________ Date:_________________________
MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO:
Aircraft Electronics Association Scholarships 3570 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
EMAIL THIS APPLICATION TO:
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