In 2021, the Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy will be awarding two $4,000 scholarships, one in the spring and another in the fall, to local students aged 16-25. Scholarships will be offered in the following training areas:
- Basic Flight Training (Private Pilot Certificate)
- Advanced Flight Training (Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, Helicopter, Airline Transport Pilot)
- Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics Ratings
- Other aviation related fields may be considered by the Board of Directors.
Eligibility:
- The
applicant must be in good health, with no medically disqualifying
conditions which would prevent the applicant from pursuing and
completing the training program. The advanced flight rating applicant
must have a current FAA Medical Certificate appropriate to the rating
sought. Required Medical Certificates must be obtained from a Federal
Aviation Administration Designated Medical Examiner.
- The applicant must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States
of America, and must provide one of the following documents as proof: US passport, birth certificate, alien registration card, or naturalization/citizenship certificate.
- The applicant must permanently reside in the Pajaro Valley or in Santa Cruz County, within one
of the following zip codes:
- 95076 - Watsonville (Includes Corralitos, La Selva Beach, Las Lomas, Pajaro, and Royal Oaks)
- 95019 - Freedom
- 95004 - Aromas
- 95039 - Moss Landing
- Any zip code in Santa Cruz County
- The applicant must be between 16 and 25 years of age when the scholarship
application is received by the PVAA.
- The applicant must demonstrate proficiency in English (as required by
FAA Regulations.)
- Applications must be post marked or emailed by the application deadline.
Terms:
- Application deadlines are: March 31st and September 30th. Applications must be postmarked or emailed to the PVAA by March 31st to be considered for the spring scholarship award and by September 30th to be considered for the fall scholarship award.
- Scholarship recipients will be assigned a PVAA mentor who will monitor their progress at regular
intervals, and reviews may be conducted at anytime the board so desires to assess
the recipient's progress toward completion of the training. Recipients are expected to begin their training within 3 months of being awarded a scholarship, otherwise their award will be up for review. If the recipient's
progress is not acceptable, funding may be discontinued; however, special
circumstances will be considered. Review may include logbook or transcript
evaluation and verbal or written interviews with instructors, teachers,
administrators and the scholarship recipient.
- The scholarships will be paid directly to the flight school or education facility which is conducting the training.
Payment for training (to flight schools or education facilities)
will be paid on an installment basis, with continued payment contingent
on the progress of the scholarship recipient.
- Recipients
of a Private Pilot scholarship must have successfully completed the
required FAA written exam before any cross country flying will be
approved.
- Applicants for an Instrument rating must have logged a minimum of 100 hours of cross
country flight time with at least 50 hours as Pilot in Command before they
will be considered for a scholarship. Applicants must have passed the Instrument written exam to apply for instrument rating scholarship.
Application Guidelines:
The application must be completed in full using the form available below. Please print legibly. Upon
completion, mail one copy of:
- The application form.
- Proof of citizenship or legal residence and age: US passport, birth certificate, alien registration card, or naturalization/citizenship certificate.
- Proof of residence: current utility bill, current lease agreement, or bank statement with current address.
- Personal essay (requirements described below.)
- No more or less than three letters of recommendation.
- Education Transcripts (High School and College, appropriate to experience
of applicant.)
- Budget of financial requirements and time line you expect to complete training.
Mail to: Or Email:
The applications will be judged in the following areas:
- Activities in and commitment to aviation
- Ability to reach stated goals
- Personal essay
- Letters of Recommendation
- Interview with Scholarship committee
- Financial need
Instructions on Additional Documentation Required:
- Personal Essay: In no more than 500 words, typewritten and double
spaced, address the following topics:
- Your personal interests; general goals, career goals, and aviation goals.
- Any special qualifications you may have to pursue these goals.
- What sparked your initial interest in aviation.
- What aviation related activities you have participated in (including
employment) that mean the most to you.
- How this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
- Any obstacles you had to overcome to start and/or continue in flying.
- How will you contribute to the aviation community in the future.
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit three; at least two must be from a person knowledgeable about your interest or achievements in aviation. One letter
from a teacher, instructor, or person of similar authority, demonstrating
the applicant's dedication and ability to complete a rigorous academic
program is encouraged. None may be from a family member.
- Medical Certificate: Scholarship applicants seeking an
advanced rating will provide a copy of their medical certificate
appropriate to the rating being sought with the application materials. A failure to pass the FAA required medical exam will result
in a denial of the scholarship. A medically disqualified scholarship
recipient may petition the FAA for a medical waiver in accordance with standard
FAA practice, and then re-apply to the PVAA for the scholarship desired.
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Application links:
PVAA scholarship application.doc
PVAA scholarship application.pdf
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Last updated: January 13, 2021 |
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