AEA Educational Foundation Scholarships
AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program
The AEA Educational Foundation annually awards scholarships to students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as students from AEA member companies. The Foundation was created in 1990 to enhance, promote and secure the future of aviation maintenance by furthering the education of students, technicians, members of the AEA and others as determined by aviation industry needs. Since its inception, the AEA has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships. Application Deadlines Vary: (December 31st, 2023 | February 1st, 2024 | April 1st, 2024) Individuals interested in one or more of the scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year, may click the button below to read more about each available scholarship opportunity.
Scholarships Available:
For Employees & Dependents of AEA Members
(Deadlines Vary)
Gene Baker Memorial Scholarship (due December 31st, 2023)
- Jim Cook Honorary Scholarship (due December 31st, 2023)
- Monte Mitchell Scholarship (due February 1st, 2024)
Pilot Training for Employees of AEA Members
(Deadlines: April 1st, 2024)
- Chuck Freeland Memorial Scholarship for Flight Training
- Sporty’s Foundation Private Pilot Training for AEA Technicians
Additional Scholarship Descriptions & Applications
(Deadlines: April 1st, 2024)
Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Technicians
- Bill Barnes Memorial Scholarship
- Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship
- David Arver Memorial Scholarship
- Dutch and Ginger Arver Scholarship
- Field Aviation Co. Inc. Scholarship
- Garmin Scholarship
- Garmin – Jerry Smith Memorial Scholarship
- Gogo Business Aviation Scholarship
- Johnny Davis Memorial Scholarship
- Kent McIntyre Memorial Scholarship
- Kevin Miesbach Memorial Scholarship
- Lee Tarbox Memorial Scholarship
- Marshall Temple Memorial Scholarship
- Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Scholarship
- Stone Foundation Scholarship
- Susan T. Friedle Scholarship
- Universal Avionics Scholarship
How to Apply:
Each scholarship group has their own separate applications and their own deadlines. Some scholarships have deadlines and requirements that vary from their group. Be sure to read through all information available before applying. Click the link below for access to each scholarship application.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the application process or scholarship opportunities please reach out to the AEA Foundation staff. You can reach by email at: @email or if preferred, by telephone at: (816)-347-8400.