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College of Aviation Scholarships

Thank you for your interest in the WMU College of Aviation Scholarships. The application period has ended for the 2018-2019 academic year awards.

Awards will be determined based on confirmation of available funds.
Demonstrated financial need.
Full time, undergraduate student majoring in flight science.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format, outlining how this scholarship will help you realize your dream of becoming a pilot.

Full time, undergraduate aviation program student.
Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
One page resume
Essay required for first time applicant. Previous award winners may reapply with a summary of demonstrated participation in university diversity events or student groups supporting diversity. Include personal views as to why it matters or makes a difference and if there is an impact with involvement.

Maintenance program student.
Reside in one of the following counties: Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, St. Joseph, Branch, or other Michigan county contiguous to any of the other foregoing counties.
Write essay that conveys the student’s interest in aviation and what he/she hopes to do with a career in aviation following graduation.
Letter of recommendation from one of his/her former or current teachers.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format, on how you became interested in aviation and what you hope to do with a career in aviation following graduation.

Full or part time student(s) enrolled in aviation flight science or aviation maintenance technology.
Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
May reapply.
Preference to students who graduate from Michigan high schools.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Maintenance program student.
Junior status.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Full time, undergraduate aviation program student.
Junior or senior status.
Financial need as verified by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA.
Renewable for one consecutive academic year providing student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA in their major field of study.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Maintenance program student.
Minimum 2.75 GPA.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Maintenance program student.
Must have completed the airframe and power plant servicing classes.
Student will be selected by Maintenance Faculty for this scholarship. No need to apply

Full time undergraduate student majoring in aviation flight science.
Preference given for demonstrated financial need.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Renewable.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Full-time Aviation Flight Science student.
Junior or senior status.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Available when endowment reaches $25,000.
Full time, Junior or senior status .
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Aviation Flight Science or Aircraft Maintenance program student.
Preference given to student in the military or one who intends to serve in the military.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Contracted United States Army ROTC cadet(s) at Western Michigan University enrolled in Aviation Flight Science at WMU, or
In the event there is no contracted Army ROTC cadet(s) enrolled in Aviation Flight Science, a contracted Army ROTC cadet(s) who has expressed a strong interest in taking flight training at the WMU College of Aviation, or
In the event there are no contracted Army ROTC cadets enrolled in Aviation Flight Science or who have indicated an interest in taking flight training at the College of Aviation, a non-contracted Army ROTC cadet in good standing who is enrolled in Aviation Flight Science or interested in flight training.
Minimum 2.5 GPA .
Renewable for up to a maximum of three consecutive academic years.
One page resume
Essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format on; "My dream job in aviation and the role my bachelor's degree will play in attaining it.

Students with a primary major in Aviation Maintenance Technology
Incoming Students - High School GPA must be 2.75 or higher
Current Students - WMU Cumulative GPA must be 2.75 or higher
Submit a 500-1000 word essay in specified topic
Submit a resume to include educational, work, activity and service experience
Demonstrated Financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid (2018-19 FAFSA must be submitted)