College of Aviation

Internal Scholarships

Full time, undergraduate aviation program student.
Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)
One page resume
Essay required for first time applicant. Previous award winners may reapply with a summary of demonstrated participation in university diversity events or student groups supporting diversity. Include personal views as to why it matters or makes a difference and if there is an impact with involvement.

Full time, undergraduate aviation program student.
Junior or senior status.
Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 400-600 words, in APA format on: “How have you made a difference in your community and how do you plan to give back to WMU's Aviation community after completing your education?”

Enrolled Maintenance program student.
Minimum 2.8 GPA
Preference is given to students who live in one of the following counties: Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, St. Joseph, Branch, or other Michigan country contiguous to any of the other foregoing counties.
Write essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format, that conveys the student’s interest in aviation and what he/she hopes to do with a career in aviation following graduation.
Letter of recommendation from one of his/her former or current teachers.
Be of Sophomore or Junior academic standing.
Be WILLING to participate in the Duncan Aviation, Inc. internship program during their Junior or Senior year
One page resume

Full or part time student(s) enrolled in aviation flight science or aviation maintenance technology.
Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)
May reapply.
Preference to students who graduate from Michigan high schools.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Maintenance program student.
Junior status.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Full time, undergraduate aviation program student.
Junior or senior status.
Financial need as verified by the Office of Student Financial Aid. (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)
Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA.
Renewable for one consecutive academic year providing student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA in their major field of study.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Maintenance program student.
Minimum 2.75 GPA.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Maintenance program student.
Must have completed the airframe and power plant servicing classes.
Student will be selected by Maintenance Faculty for this scholarship. No need to apply

Full time undergraduate student majoring in aviation flight science.
Preference given for demonstrated financial need. (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Renewable.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Full-time Aviation Flight Science student.
Junior or senior status.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Available when endowment reaches $25,000.
Full time, Junior or senior status .
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Aviation Flight Science or Aircraft Maintenance program student.
Preference given to student in the military or one who intends to serve in the military.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Contracted United States Army ROTC cadet(s) at Western Michigan University enrolled in Aviation Flight Science at WMU, or
In the event there is no contracted Army ROTC cadet(s) enrolled in Aviation Flight Science, a contracted Army ROTC cadet(s) who has expressed a strong interest in taking flight training at the WMU College of Aviation, or
In the event there are no contracted Army ROTC cadets enrolled in Aviation Flight Science or who have indicated an interest in taking flight training at the College of Aviation, a non-contracted Army ROTC cadet in good standing who is enrolled in Aviation Flight Science or interested in flight training.
Minimum 2.5 GPA .
Renewable for up to a maximum of three consecutive academic years.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it."

Students with a primary major in Aviation Maintenance Technology
Incoming Students - High School GPA must be 2.75 or higher
Current Students - WMU Cumulative GPA must be 2.75 or higher
Submit a 500-1000 word essay in specified topic
Submit a resume to include educational, work, activity and service experience
Demonstrated Financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)

Endowed scholarship for an incoming sophomore in the COA Flight Science Program
For students with a primary major of Flight Science
Must have a WMU cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Submit a resume to include educational, work, extracurricular involvement and activities
Essay, 400- 600 words, in APA format on; "Demonstrate your extracurricular involvement and interest at Western Michigan University with special emphasis on activities outside of aviation."
Preference given to an employed student
Scholarship is renewable for up to two years

To be awarded to an enrolled College of Aviation Student
For students with a primary major of Flight Science
For a student seeking their Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Rating
Must have a WMU cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrate financial need
Submit a professional resume.
Essay, 400- 600 words, in APA format on; "What is your interest in pursuing a career in corporate aviation?"
Provide a letter of recommendation from Chief Flight instructor
Preference given to high school graduates from Southeast Michigan including the following counties: Oakland, Lapeer,
Genesee, Saint Clair, Macomb, Livingston, Wayne, Washtenaw, Monore, or other Michigan county contiguous of the other
foregoing counties.