Aviation Related Scholarships Available
1/17/2012
Willard G. Plentl Aviation Scholarship
The Willard G. Plentl Aviation Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded to a Virginia High School senior who is planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area. A certification of acceptance into a non-engineering, aviation-related postsecondary education program is required. Examples of non-engineering aviation careers include (but are not limited to) pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, aviation managers, etc. Scholarship applicants must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5. One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year and is not renewable. Applications are due by February 17, 2012.
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John R. Lillard VAOC Scholarship Program
This scholarship is named for a friend, aviation enthusiast and great humanitarian. Through his leadership positions with the Capital Region Airport Commission (which operates Richmond International Airport), Chesterfield County Airport, and Eastern Airlines, John always displayed a zeal and thirst for life, aviation, family and friends. Because of his great spirit, we seek to share and commemorate his unique and special gifts with others. In order for your application to be considered, you must be a Virginia high school senior, have at least a 3.75 unweighted GPA; be planning a career in the field of aviation, and must be enrolled or accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college. Applications are due by March 16, 2012.
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