Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) will soon be accepting applications for the 19 scholarships the organization awards to students of the helicopter industry.

Beginning June 1, students can go to www.helicopterfoundation.org and download an application for the scholarship of their choice. Don’t miss the chance to ease the burden of your education costs!

HFI offers four different types of scholarships: the Commercial Rating Helicopter Scholarship is awarded to pilots who have their private license and are in the process of attaining their Commercial Rating – up to four scholarships will be awarded. The Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship is offered to students who are studying to become maintenance technicians – up to six scholarships will be awarded. Up to eight Bill Sanderson Scholarships will be awarded for students in the maintenance technician field as well. Finally, the foundation will award the Michelle North Scholarship for Safety, a scholarship for pilots who have already attained their commercial rating and have shown an outstanding penchant for safe flying practices.

Applicants must meet all necessary prerequisites and provide a completed application by November 30, 2013, to be considered. Send applications to scholarships@rotor.com or to 1635 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

HFI believes that helicopters will play an ever increasing role in society, and we are greatly looking forward to being able to help those who have begun their path toward a rewarding career in the rotorcraft industry. But remember, we won’t be able to help unless we get your application!