College of Aviation

AWAM's Scholarship Program

Posted by Tom Thinnes on

November 8, 2021

AWAM’s Scholarship Program supports the diverse skills required in the field of Aviation Maintenance. AWAM began its scholarship program in 2002 with four scholarships awarded to eight recipients.

With the assistance of our incredible sponsors, this program continues to grow to support the needs of our industry and the amazing individuals who work in it. Thank you!

Scholarship opportunities are not limited solely to women or students; many scholarships are open to active technicians, transitioning military, and people of any gender. Scholarship awards will be announced during our banquet at the 2022 Women in Aviation International (WAI) Annual Conference in Nashville, TN.

Review the scholarship flyer by clicking on the link below to find the scholarships that match your goals. Please read the front page carefully to ensure you submit a complete and accurate scholarship package. Thank you to all of our corporate and individual sponsors for another successful milestone breaking year filled with wonderful opportunities for our future work force!

Note: You must be an AWAM member to apply for scholarships. If you are not a current member, please join or renew.

2022 Scholarship Flyer

2022 Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in the 2022 AWAM Scholarship Program. You can find the link to our scholarship application at www.awam.org/ scholarships. Please review requirements below before submitting an application. If you have any questions or need assistance please email us at scholarships@awam.org.

Deadline is Friday December 31st, 2021

Membership: You must be an active AWAM member to apply for a scholarship. If you are not currently a member, or need to renew, please visit our website at www.awam.org/membership.

Application Limits: You may apply for a maximum of 4 scholarships, total.

Documentation: ALL Scholarship documents must be scanned into one single pdf file in this specific order:

Resume
Essay - 250 words on your interest in aviation
Any scholarship specific essay
Two letters of recommendation
Copy of A&P Certificate, School Transcripts, or Statement of industry Involvement, as appropriate

The required documents must be ordered and submitted as a single combined .pdf file or your application will not be considered

Scholarships Available:

AWAM Tuition Assistance Scholarship - valued at $3,279
Airbus Tuition Assistance Scholarship - valued at $5,000
United Airlines TechOps Tuition Scholarship - valued at $2,000
Louisville AWAM Chapter A&P Scholarship - valued at $500
Jim and Alice Rice FAA Test Fees Grant Award
2022 Pratt & Whitney Engine Maintenance Training Scholarship
CAE Aerospace Type Training Scholarship
SONIC Tools Supporting Women in Aviation Maintenance
AireXpert Tools of the Trade Scholarship
UPS Foundation Pink Wrench Scholarship - valued at $1,500
Avotek AMT Core Series Textbook Set Scholarship
Avotek Avionics Series Textbook Set and Online AET Prep Course Scholarship
Paula Estes Rudser Memorial Scholarship - valued at $300
Searching for Success Scholarship - valued at $1,500 (early application deadline of December 1, 2021)

Click here for more detailed information on all of the above scholarships.