Michael Blume Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc.

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be accepted or currently attending a four-year accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree leading to an aviation profession.
  3. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  4. Must be recommended by a current Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Inc. member or be a current, active member of the EAA in order to receive this scholarship. The applicant may apply for membership in the EAA before submitting his/her scholarship application, and must remain an active member from the date of the scholarship application through the date it is awarded.
  5. Must be a high school senior or older to apply for this undergraduate award.
  6. Must reside in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.
  7. Must be pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering.

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

Description: U.S. students who have been accepted or currently attending a four-year college or university in pursuit of a degree leading to an aviation profession. Students must be recommended by a current EAA member or be a current member.

Application requirements for the Michael Blume Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Recommendation letter
Additional Information: The Michael Bloom Scholarship is provided to students in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin who are pursuing a field of study in aerospace engineering. The EAA Scholarship Program encourages, recognizes and supports excellence among EAA members studying the technologies and the skills needed in the field of aviation. This annual scholarship helps outstanding students who demonstrate a financial need to accomplish his/her goals. The sponsor of this scholarship is committed to aviation's future leadership. The student must be well-rounded, involved in school and community activities and aviation activities. His/her academic record should show that he/she can successfully complete the educational activity for which he/she is requesting the scholarship.

Award Amount: Scholarships are provided in the amount of $5,000 and are non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, January 31

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, January 31

Online application forms are available on the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Aviation Foundation, Inc. website. As part of the application, the student must write a personal statement of 500 words or less addressing the items listed on the application, and submit contact information for two references (not family members) who familiar with his/her scholastic performance and/or work and volunteer activities. Students may also be requested to provide official high school and/or college transcripts. Applications must be received by the deadline date.
About EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc.:
Contact Information: Jane Smith, Scholarship Coordinator
Address: EAA Scholarship Department 3000 Poberezny Road Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54902

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