AAAE Foundation Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: 10 awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be enrolled in an aviation program.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  4. Must be of junior class standing or higher.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is for U.S. undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled in an aviation program. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Application requirements for the AAAE Foundation Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Transcript
  • Recommendation letter
  • Personal statement
Additional Information: Eligibility for this scholarship is unrelated to membership in AAAE. The following selection criteria are used: academic records, financial need, participation in school and community activities, work experience, and a personal statement. Recipients will be required to submit three wallet-size photos upon notification.

Award Amount: Awards are given as follows: five $1,500 scholarships; two $1,000 scholarships; and one $500 scholarship. All awards are non-renewable. Scholarship recipients also receive a complimentary registration and recognition at the AAAE Annual Conference & Exposition or the F. Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, February 28

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, February 28

Applications are available online from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) website. As part of the application, the student will be required to provide financial data for his/her parents. Data must be from the IRS form which contains income data for the current fiscal year (forms to be filed/submitted by April 15). In addition to the completed application, the student must submit a recent transcript (may be unofficial) and one letter of recommendation from a school official, teacher, or guidance counselor. The transcript and recommendation may be in separate and sealed envelopes, but it is strongly suggested that they be submitted along with the application. The applicant must also submit a personal statement on a separate sheet of 8 x 10 paper stating his/her educational goals and how they relate to his/her career goals. This statement must be typed, printed, or computer-generated. The application and all supporting documents must be mailed to the address provided and must be postmarked by the deadline date.
About American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE):
Contact Information: Cindy Gunderson, Staff Vice President, Membership/Accreditation & Certification Programs
Address: P.O. Box 2810 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

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