College of Aviation

National Business Aviation Association

Posted by Reina Cooke on June 16, 2020

The NBAA Charities scholarship program, generously supported by NBAA member donors, offers nearly $100,000 annually in cash awards as tuition reimbursement for enrolled students and nearly the same amount in monetary and training awards for working professionals in business aviation, including pilots, maintenance professionals, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight technicians.

Individuals who have received NBAA Charities scholarships have gone on to even more successful careers in business aviation. “It’s very rewarding to see where these professionals have started and where they are today,” says NBAA Manager, Professional Development Molly Hitch, who coordinates the scholarships. “Helping one another in this industry is what a career in business aviation is all about.”

Take advantage of these offerings to ascend in your aviation career; apply for an NBAA Charities scholarship today.

Al Conklin and Bill de Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship

Application Deadline

Jul. 26, 2019

Target Candidate

Full-time undergraduate enrolled or accepted into an aviation management program at an NBAA/UAA member school;

rising sophomore or higher standing,

with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Award Amount

$5,000 for educational costs

Eddie Queen Business Aviation Management Scholarship

Application Deadline	Jul. 26, 2019
Target Candidate	Undergraduate student pursuing a career in business aviation management at an NBAA/UAA institution who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to customer service.
Award Amount	$2,500 for educational costs

Fred and Diane Fitts Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline	Jul. 26, 2019
Target Candidate	Aspiring business aviation schedulers or dispatchers, maintenance professionals, pilots or flight attendants.
Award Amount	Funds of up to $2,500 will be awarded to 4 individuals