Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program
 
NATF – the research and educational arm of the National Air Transportation Association – established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence. By making scholarship grants available, NATF's ultimate goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry.

The program is administered by the University Aviation Association (UAA), a professional organization representing all non-technical levels in collegiate aviation education. UAA will screen all scholarship applications, make the initial selections and provide a list of candidates to NATF without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin.

The Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program is monitored by NATF, who will make the final selection from the list of semifinalists provided by UAA. The scholarship awards will be announced each year during NATA's annual spring convention.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program shall:

• Be college students in their sophomore or junior year at the time of application who are pursuing full-time study at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation.

Awards

Pioneers of Flight scholarships are in the amount of $1,000 for one year of full-time study. Two awards will be granted each year. Awards are given for undergraduate study only. Scholarship recipients may be offered internship opportunities.

Application

Interested students must complete the attached application and submit it along with a complete transcript of grades, a letter of recommendation, an essay on general aviation and a paper indicating career goals in general aviation postmarked no later than the last Friday in December.

Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, it is important to answer all questions as completely as possible.

Selection of Recipients

Semifinalists are selected by UAA on the basis of academic record, recommendation letter and statement of educational statement of educational and career goals. Using this data, together with information provided by UAA, the NATF will make the final selection of scholarship recipients in early spring.

Payment of Scholarships

Checks will be made payable jointly to the recipient and the college (and must be endorsed by both). Checks will be mailed to each recipient's home address.

Obligations

Recipients have no obligation to the NATF. But they are required to supply UAA with current transcripts and to notify UAA of any changes of address, school enrollment or other relevant information. Except as described in this brochure, no other obligation is required by the NATF or the NATA.

Revisions

NATF reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time, including termination of the scholarship program.

Additional Information

Questions regarding the scholarship program should be addressed to: