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College of Aviation Internal Scholarships

2025-26 Application - Will Open in January, 2025

W.K. Kellogg Diversity in Aviation Scholarship

• Full time, undergraduate aviation program student.
• Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.  (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)
• 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.

Aviation Alumni and Friends Scholarship

• Full time, undergraduate aviation program student.
• Junior or senior status.
• Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA.
• One page resume
• Essay, maximum 400-600 words, in APA format on: “How have you made a difference in your community and how do you plan to give back to 51������'s Aviation community after completing your education?”

Duncan Aviation Inc. Aviation Maintenance Scholarship

• Enrolled Maintenance program student.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Preference is given to students who live in one of the following counties: Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, St. Joseph, Branch, or other Michigan country contiguous to any of the other foregoing counties.
• Write essay, maximum 600 words, in APA format, 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.
• Be of Sophomore or Junior academic standing.
• Be WILLING to participate in the Duncan Aviation, Inc. internship program during their Junior or Senior year
• One page resume

Virgil and Maurine Williams Family Aviation Endowed Scholarship

• 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. (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)
• 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.

Duke Harrah Scholarship

• 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.

Kern Family Endowed Scholarship

• Full time, undergraduate aviation program student.
• Junior or senior status.
• Financial need as verified by the Office of Student Financial Aid. (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)
• 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.

William J. Kozel Scholarship

• 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.

Herman W. Linder Scholarship

• 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

Warren Miller Distinguished Flying Cross Endowed Scholarship

• Full time undergraduate student majoring in aviation flight science.
• Preference given for demonstrated financial need.  (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)
• 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.

Dale R. Pitsch Memorial Aviation Scholarship

• 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.

The Major Henry Schmaltz, USAF, Endowed Scholarship for Aviation Sciences

• 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.

Colonel Richard A. Sperling Distinguished Service Cross Endowed Scholarship

• Contracted United States Army ROTC cadet(s) 51������ Michigan University enrolled in Aviation Flight Science at 51������, 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 51������ 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."

1939 Aviation Maintenance Scholarship

• Students with a primary major in Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Incoming Students - High School GPA must be 2.75 or higher
• Current Students - 51������ 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 (2024-25 FAFSA must be submitted)

Sumner Arnell Flight Scholarship

• Endowed scholarship for an incoming sophomore in the COA Flight Science Program
• For students with a primary major of Flight Science
• Must have a 51������ cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Submit a resume to include educational, work, extracurricular involvement and activities
• Essay, 400- 600 words, in APA format on; "Demonstrate your extracurricular involvement and interest 51������ Michigan University with special emphasis on activities outside of aviation."
• Preference given to an employed student
• Scholarship is renewable for up to two years

Corporate Eagle Aviation Excellence Scholarship

• To be awarded to an enrolled College of Aviation Student
• For students with a primary major of Flight Science
• For a student seeking their Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Rating
• Must have a 51������ cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrate financial need
• Submit a professional resume.
• Essay, 400- 600 words, in APA format on; "What is your interest in pursuing a career in corporate aviation?"
• Provide a letter of recommendation from Chief Flight instructor
• Preference given to high school graduates from Southeast Michigan including the following counties:  Oakland, Lapeer,
  Genesee, Saint Clair, Macomb, Livingston, Wayne, Washtenaw, Monore, or other Michigan county contiguous of the other 
  foregoing counties.