Hansen Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc.

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering or aeronautical engineering.
  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 enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical college at the undergraduate level.

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

Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical college pursuing a degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering. The student 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.

Application requirements for the Hansen Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: 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. Financial need is a consideration for this scholarship.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,000.

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 are 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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