Air Line Pilots Association
Posted by Reina Cooke on February 19, 2019The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) is offering an exciting new scholarship opportunity for collegiate aviators involved in the ALPA ACE Club at Western Michigan University. Multiple scholarships totaling a value of $10,000 will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year to candidates displaying exemplary aviation career goals.
Among the eligibility requirements, students must be enrolled in an aviation degree program and active in one of ALPA’s professional development and/or mentoring programs. Note that we currently have formalized programs at 11 different universities. In addition to the online application, students must include an essay, résumé, transcripts, pilot certificate, medical certificate, any additional certificate/rating documentation, and two letters of recommendation—one of which should be from an instructor or professor.
Applications will be reviewed by ALPA’s Education Committee. At least 10 applicants will be selected to move on to the final selection process, which will involve a phone interview and final selection by the full committee. Successful scholarship recipients will be notified by May 15, 2019.
This is an exciting time to be a professional airline pilot. However, the rising costs of education can be a challenge. ALPA’s new scholarship program is yet another way in which we are working to secure the future of the piloting profession. It, along with our on-campus professional development/mentoring program, demonstrates our commitment to our partner universities and strengthening the next generation of aviators.
Application deadline: March 15, 2019 at 5pm EST.