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Private Pilot Scholarship
Must be ages 16 to 24
Scholarship proceeds to be used for flight training expenses for a private pilot certificate.
For every dollar spent on flight training by the recipient, one dollar of matching funds will be provided from the scholarship.
The scholarship provides up to $2,000 in matching funds ($2,000 paid by recipient; $2,000 paid by scholarship).
Scholarship funds will be dispersed directly to a local CFI or CFII as expenses are incurred; acceptable flight expenses include aircraft rental, simulator time, and flight instruction. Certified flight instructors are: Ben McNary, Liz Vulgamore, or Warren Harkness of WTH Aviation.
One (1) scholarship per year will be rewarded; recipient has 12 months to use the scholarship funds.
Unused funds remain with the SFEC for future scholarships; recipients can reapply for unused funds.
Applications due by May 1st
Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents as part of their scholarship application
High School and/or College Transcript (20% of score)
Typed essay (one page) describing why you want to be a pilot and how you plan on using your pilot's license (40% of score)
Two recommendations from a coach, teacher, or mentor (40% of score)
Completed application, including a parent/guardian signature if applicant is under 18 Download PDF Application with signature field
Please mail completed application, along with attachments to: Spencer Flight and Education Center 300 S. Mesquite Road, Scott City, KS 67871
2023 Flight Training Scholarship Winner: Griffin Edwards with DPE Jared Bixenman.
2022 Flight Training Scholarship Winner: Dylan Metzger with DPE Chrissy Genova.
Instrument Rating Scholarship
Open to current pilots of any age who are SFEC members seeking instrument rating; winners receive 20 Redbird FMX Simulator hours ($800 value). Applications are due May 1 of the current year.
