Helicentre Aviation have awarded helicopter pilot training scholarships with a combined value of over £80,000 to five of their student pilots following a two month intensive interview process. A total of 24 scholarship applications were received. James Geary from Kent was awarded the commercial pilot scholarship which will fund all his hour building up to… Read more »
HFI offers up to 19 scholarships for students preparing for careers in rotorcraft aviation: Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship: awarded to up to four pilots who have their private licenses and are in the process of attaining a commercial rating Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship: awarded to up to six students who are studying to become maintenance… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) recognizes the need for qualified commercial helicopter pilots and helicopter maintenance technicians and is proud to offer a variety of scholarships to help support students studying to become part of tomorrow’s industry. HFI will offer up to eight Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships and one Michelle North Scholarship for Safety. Applications for… Read more »
Helicentre Aviation after attending the Heli UK Expo on the 3rd-4th June has now announced brand new scholarships for 2015. During the Heli UK Expo, Helicentre Aviation was able to promote the Flight Training center to the Helicopter community and to new potential student’s eager to begin their training. Helicentre Aviation Academy has announced it… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) recognizes the need for qualified commercial helicopter pilots and helicopter maintenance technicians and is proud to offer a variety of scholarships to help support students studying to become part of tomorrow’s industry. HFI will offer up to eight Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships and one Michelle North Scholarship for Safety…. Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) recognizes the need for qualified commercial helicopter pilots and helicopter maintenance technicians and is proud to offer a variety of scholarships to help support students studying to become part of tomorrow’s industry. HFI will offer up to eight Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships and one Michelle North Scholarship for Safety…. Read more »
AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society is pleased to announce its 2014 Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) scholarship recipients. The VFF was established in 1967 as the philanthropic arm of the society. Since 1977, the merit-based scholarship program has been a great success story, with more than 400 scholarships awarded to date. Many recipients are now… Read more »
Air Evac Lifeteam Brazil, Indiana Clinical Base Lead, Stacy Fiscus, NREMT-P, FP-C, CCP-C, CCEMTP, has been awarded the 2014 Safety Management Training Academy (SMTA) Scholarship by the MedEvac Foundation International. Fiscus receives the scholarship based on her high level of involvement in safety initiatives in the critical care transport community. Fiscus currently serves as Vice… Read more »
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) recently initiated its new Business Aviation Scholarship program by awarding five students more than $16,000 in scholarship funds. NARA Brokers/Dealers and Products and Services members initiated their scholarship fundraising efforts at the spring meeting last year, by holding an auction and accepted donations for the fund. The NARA Business… Read more »
Helicentre Aviation Academy announced earlier this year that five Professional Helicopter Pilot Scholarships will be awarded in summer 2014, but for the second year running application numbers are set to be very low. Between the five scholarships, there is an opportunity for anyone able to meet the pre-requisites before the deadline to apply, from complete… Read more »
A helicopter pilot school scholarship has been established by Guidance Aviation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a $14,000 donation to the Baton Rouge Collegehelicopter pilot school scholarship Baton Rouge Community College Foundation. The helicopter pilot scholarship is designed to help students determine if they are on the right career path prior to committing to the… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International is accepting applications for its 2014 scholarship program. HFI offers up to four Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarships, up to six Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarships, one Michelle North Scholarship for Safety, and up to eight Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships. Visit www.helicopterfoundation.org for more information, eligibility requirements, and application forms. An electronic submission of… Read more »
The MedEvac Foundation International has awarded Geoffrey Donovan the 2013 Children’s Scholarship award. He will be attending the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina in the fall, majoring in International Business. Geoff receives the scholarship based on his dedication to of his father who lost his life in an air medical accident in 1991…. Read more »
Helicopter flight training scholarship applications started being accepted by Helicopter Flight International, “HFI”, on June 01, 2013. The deadline for the helicopter flight training scholarship application is November 01, 2013. There will be a total of 19 scholarships being provided by HFI to students of the helicopter industry. The Commercial Rating Helicopter Scholarship is for those… Read more »
Applications are open for the Helicentre Aviation Academy 2013/2014 Professional Helicopter Pilot Scholarships. Following the success of this year’s awards which will see two pilots through their professional training, a total of five further scholarships will be awarded holding a total value in the region of £83,000. Between the five scholarships, there is an opportunity… Read more »
Helicentre Aviation is delighted to announce the winners of the 2013 Professional Helicopter Pilot Scholarships following a selection process involving several weeks of interviews and presentations in front of a scholarship committee. The Commercial Pilot Scholarship has been awarded to Pierre Neyses from Germany, and the Flight Instructor Scholarship to Morgan Whiting from Leicestershire. “The… Read more »
Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA), the US based not for profit organization announces today its innovative annual scholarship competition for women and men who wish to further their careers in corporate aviation. A total of eight highly attractive scholarships are on offer with a combined value of over $44,000 covering a wide range of business… Read more »
American Eurocopter has awarded two scholarships to leaders of Air Medical Transport teams to attend a comprehensive training program aimed at improving the safety of air medical transport. The scholarships cover the costs of participation in the Safety Management Training Academy that is conducted annually by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), an industry… Read more »
The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) is proud to announce that Sergio Vergara is the first winner of the Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship. This scholarship is named after Richard L. Taylor, Professor Emeritus, who for 22 years was the director of flight operations and education at The Ohio State University. His distinctive leadership… Read more »
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… Read more »
With just over a week to go until the application deadline for Helicentre Aviation’s 2013 Professional Helicopter Pilot Scholarships, the training academy has announced the launch of at least two further scholarship places to be awarded in 2014. The announcement comes as exciting news for this year’s scholarship hopefuls, who will get a second chance… Read more »
Mercy Life Line Flight Nurse Supervisor, Matthew Benzen, RN, BSN, CFRN, CMTE, has been awarded the 2013 Safety Management Training Academy (SMTA) Scholarship by the MedEvac Foundation International. Mr. Benzen receives the scholarship based on his long standing dedication to safety in the critical care transport community. Mr. Benzen has been actively involved in the… Read more »
The annual scholarship will fund a full External Load/Vertical Reference Course at Western Helicopters in Rialto, Calif. The course includes ground instruction and up to 6.5 hours of external load training in an MD500 helicopter. “We are committed to more diversity in aviation and supporting a quality organization like the Whirly-Girls is a great way… Read more »
Due to the severe weather the UK has experienced throughout January, Helicentre Aviation have granted a 30 day extension to candidates wishing to apply for their professional helicopter pilot scholarships. The weather conditions, ranging from heavy snow and freezing fog to gale force winds and torrential rain, have made it impossible to fulfill the training… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) has extended the deadline for applications for the Commercial Helicopter Rating, Maintenance Technician Certificate, Michelle North, and Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships! We will now accept applications until December 31, 2012. This is your opportunity to have some of your education costs paid for. Do not miss out! On July… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) will stop accepting applications for the Commercial Helicopter Rating, Maintenance Technician Certificate, Michelle North Scholarships, and Bill Sanderson Scholarships at 11:59 p.m., Nov. 30, 2012.This is your last opportunity to have some of your education costs paid for. Do not miss out! If you are currently enrolled in school and working… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) will stop accepting applications for the Commercial Helicopter Rating, Maintenance Technician Certificate, Michelle North Scholarships, and Bill Sanderson Scholarships at 11:59 p.m., Nov. 30, 2012. This is your last opportunity to have some of your education costs paid for. Do not miss out! If you are currently enrolled in school and… Read more »
One very accomplished student enrolled in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Helicopter Specialty degree program will be even more prepared to enter the helicopter industry when they graduate. MD Helicopters generously donated an MD 500 Transition Scholarship to students from the Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science Rotary-Wing program. The transition course takes five days and… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) continues to accept applications for the 18 scholarships that will be awarded this year to students in the helicopter industry. On June 1, HFI began accepting scholarship submissions. We are now more than three quarters of the way to the closing date. If you are currently enrolled in school and working… Read more »
The Whirly-Girls International has extended the deadline for their 2013 scholarships to Nov. 1, 2012. The total worth of the nine scholarships is more than $45,000. Eight of the scholarships will be available to Whirly-Girls in good standing while a ninth offers a female rated pilot the opportunity to earn a helicopter add-on rating. Winners… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) continues to accept applications for the 18 scholarships that will be awarded this year to students in the helicopter industry. HFI understands that as the costs of obtaining the necessary education to work in the rotorcraft industry continue to increase, fewer students seeking careers that deal with helicopters will be financially… Read more »
The Whirly-Girls International are accepting applications for nine scholarships in 2013, in total worth more than $45,000. Eight of the scholarships will be available to Whirly-Girls in good standing while a ninth offers a female rated pilot the opportunity to earn a helicopter add-on rating. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is October 1,… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International is accepting scholarship applications from students in the helicopter industry. HFI offers up to four Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarships, up to six Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarships, one Michelle North Scholarship for Safety, and up to seven Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships, for a total of 18 scholarships. Please visit www.helicopterfoundation.org for more information… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is accepting applications for the 18 scholarships the organization awards to students in the helicopter industry. Interested students can go to www.helicopterfoundation.org and download an application for the scholarship of their choice. HFI understands that as the costs of obtaining the necessary education to work in the rotorcraft industry continue to increase, fewer… Read more »
Upper Limit Aviation (ULA) is proud to announce that our student, Ryan DeJong is the recipient of The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation’s Accelerating Possibilities Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to pilots that have demonstrated their commitment and dedication in becoming professional pilots. The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation is an organization that was founded… Read more »
The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the Accelerating Possibilities scholarships that were offered in the amount of $2,000 each. Ryan DeJong of Salt Lake, Utah and James (Jay) Bunning of Bend, OR, both demonstrated their commitment and dedication to becoming professional pilots through their application essays as well… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International announces that it will begin accepting 2013 scholarship applications starting June 1, 2012. The deadline for applying for these scholarships, to be received at HFI headquarters, is no later than 11:59 p.m. on Nov., 30, 2012. Applications may be mailed or emailed. HFI offers up to four Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarships, up… Read more »
In February this year Helicentre Aviation announced the launch of two Professional Helicopter Pilot Scholarships – unbelievably not a single application has so far been received with just over ten months remaining until the March 2013 deadline! The two scholarships have been designed to offer graduates of Helicentre’s PPL(H) and CPL(H) courses the chance to… Read more »
he National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) of the National Air Transportation Association is pleased to announce the Navigate Your Future scholarship, the newest addition to the foundation’s scholarship program. This scholarship is offered to a graduating high school student continuing his or her education in the general aviation industry. The scholarship applicant must be a… Read more »
MedEvac Foundation International supports emerging leaders in the critical care transport community by offering a two-year competitive scholarship to the Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI). The 2012 award went to Dr. Ryan Gerecht. Dr. Gerecht is a second-year resident at the University of Cincinnati, and a flight physician for UC Health University Hospital Air Care… Read more »
The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation is currently taking applications for their Accelerating Possibilities Scholarships. These two scholarships, both for $2,000, are open to helicopter pilots pursuing advanced training past their Rotorwing Private Certification and who meet the minimum criteria for the scholarship. The foundation is pleased to be able to offer these two scholarships,… Read more »
The Vertical Flight Technical Society is pleased to announce its 2012 Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) scholarship recipients. The VFF was established in 1967 as the philanthropic arm of the American Helicopter Society. Governed by a Board of Trustees, the Foundation’s operation is made possible solely through voluntary tax-deductible contributions. In 2011, VFF provided 18 scholarships… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International wishes to congratulate the recipients of the 2012 Commercial Helicopter Rating, Maintenance Technician, Michelle North, and Bill Sanderson Scholarships. Our field of applicants this year was both very extensive and extremely well qualified, and HFI expects all of them to go on to great things within our industry. Below is the list… Read more »
The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation and Hillsboro Aviation are pleased to announce this years recipient of the Doug Doty Memorial Scholarship for Turbine Transition, Mr. Cordell Walker. The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation teamed up with Hillsboro Aviation to offer the non-profit foundation’s first Bell 206B3 JetRanger Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) will stop accepting applications for the Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship at 11:59 p.m., Dec. 30. Do not miss out! If you are currently enrolled in school and working towards a career in rotorcraft maintenance, or have recently graduated and are currently working, you are eligible to apply! For more… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International is pleased to be accepting applications for the Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship, a scholarship specifically geared to students currently in the process of obtaining their commercial license and enrolled an FAA approved Part 141 school or the international equivalent. Up to four winners will be selected from all of the qualified applicants… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International is pleased to be accepting applications for the Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship, a scholarship specifically geared towards students in the process of obtaining their commercial license and enrolled in an FAA approved Part 141 school or international equivalent. Up to four winners will be selected from all qualified applicants and they will… Read more »
The Helicopter Foundation International is pleased to be accepting applications for The Michelle North Scholarship for Safety – a scholarship specifically geared towards promoting safety within the helicopter industry. One winner will be selected from all qualified applicants and he or she will be invited to join us at HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The… Read more »
Register today for Helicopter Foundation International’s Third Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament at HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas! This is a great chance to enjoy a world class day of fun while helping deserving students to achieve their dreams of entering the rotorcraft industry. HFI is committed to ensuring today’s students will join the next… Read more »
The Helicopter Foundation International is pleased to accept applications for the Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship – a scholarship specifically geared to students who are enrolled in a FAA Part 147 school (or its international equivalent) and plan to become certified helicopter maintenance technicians. Up to six winners will be selected from all qualified applicants, and… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is accepting scholarship applications from qualified students. Up to 18 scholarships will be awarded this year. HFI offers four different types of scholarships. The first is the Commercial Rating Helicopter Scholarship, which will be awarded to pilots who have their private license and are in the process of attaining their Commercial… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is accepting applications for the 18 scholarships the organization awards to students of the helicopter industry. On July 1, HFI began accepting scholar submissions. We are now more than halfway to the closing date. The deadline for submitting an application for the Commercial Rating, Maintenance Technician Certificate and Michelle North Scholarship… Read more »
Whirly-Girls International is a non-profit, educational and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation. It was founded in 1955 by Jean Ross Howard and originally consisted of 13 female helicopter pilots from France, Germany, and the United States. Any woman who has earned at least a Private certificate with a helicopter rating is… Read more »
On August 17, 2011, the Guidance Academy Scholarship was established by Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona to provide financial assistance to students in need who are enrolled in the Yavapai College Professional Pilot Program pursuing their Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Professional Pilot – Helicopters. Guidance Aviation is donating $11,000 in the month of August… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is now accepting applications for the 18 scholarships it awards to students of the helicopter industry. If you are currently enrolled in school and working towards a career in rotorcraft, you are eligible to have some of your tuition paid for! Go towww.helicopterfoundation.org and download an application for the scholarship of… Read more »
The 2012 International Women in Aviation Conference is scheduled for March 8-10, 2012, in Dallas, Texas. Dozens of scholarships are now posted online at www.wai.org. Conference The 2012 International Women in Aviation Conference is scheduled for March 8-10, 2012, in Dallas, Texas, at the Hilton Anatole. Invited speakers include: Gerard J. Arpey, CEO, American Airlines;… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is now accepting applications for the 18 scholarships the organization awards to students of the helicopter industry. Beginning today, interested students can go towww.helicopterfoundation.org and download an application for the scholarship of their choice. Don’t miss your chance to ease the burden of your education costs! HFI offers four different types… Read more »
Hillsboro Aviation and the Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation are teaming up to offer the non-profit foundation’s first Bell 206B3 JetRanger Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to help helicopter pilots advance to the next level in their training and make positive contributions to the aviation industry. The scholarship includes enrollment in Hillsboro Aviation’s… Read more »
Girls With Wings, Inc., announces their 5th Annual Scholarship Program for a future Girl With Wings. The application packet requires an essay with photo stating why the applicant believes she is a role model for Girl With Wings, to include her motivation, inspirations and future plans. Applicants must not have yet received a private pilot’s license… Read more »
MedEvac Foundation International has bestowed its 3rd annual Medical Transport Leadership Institute Scholarship to Mr. Christopher Hall, BS, FP-C, NREMT-P of PHI Air Medical Services. The 2-year scholarship is awarded based on active involvement, industry achievement level and commitment to critical care transport services, and is made possible through a generous donation from Metro Aviation,… Read more »
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MedEvac Foundation International, 29-May-11
Although the available scholarships for 2012 won’t be announced for 60 days, companies, organizations and individuals have already pledged more than 48 scholarships totaling $375,000 available to WAI members. These scholarships cover expenses for academic study, technical training, flight training as well as specialized aviation activities, including recreational flying, engineering and maintenance. In addition, FedEx… Read more »
EADS North America today announced that it has contributed $10,000 to the Army Aviation Association of America’s (AAAA) educational scholarship fund. The latest contribution brings the company’s contribution total to $85,000 for the EADS North America Distinguished Scholar Endowment. In addition, it recognizes EADS North America as a major corporate donor to the scholarship program…. Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International proudly hosted its second annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament on Friday, March 4, in conjunction with HELI-EXPO 2011. The event was a great success. There were wonderful prizes awarded, great food, and everyone who participated helped support HFI’s Scholarship program. In total, there were 100 players representing 24 teams, and 35 sponsoring… Read more »
The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation is now accepting applications for their Electronic News Gathering (ENG) Scholarship. This ENG Scholarship covers the cost of the ground and flight portion of a two day weekend course that will prepare a Robinson R44 pilot for the rigors of flying for the purpose of news gathering from a… Read more »
A psychology major student has been named the second recipient of the MedEvac Foundation International Children’s Scholarship Award. Elisha Codding, 18, was honored with the $2,500 award during an event at REACH Air Medical Services in Santa Rosa, CA earlier this month. The post-secondary scholarship is awarded annually to a child who lost a parent… Read more »
The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation was founded by Jesika Doty after the death of her husband, Doug, who was killed in a tragic helicopter accident in September of 2009. She formed the foundation in order to carry on the dreams that her husband and she had for their future in the helicopter industry. Prior… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International is pleased to announce that it is extending the deadline for submission of applications for all seven scholarship programs. HFI is offering these scholarships to answer the current and projected need for both qualified helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians, and to provide further training for safety managers and other professionals in the… Read more »
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is pleased to announce that the deadline to apply for the 2011 series of scholarships has been extended to December 31, 2010. HFI scholarships are designed to answer the need for qualified helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians, and to provide further training for safety managers and other professionals in the safety… Read more »
HFI is offering an array of scholarships to answer the current and projected need for both qualified helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians, and to provide further training for safety managers and other professionals in the safety field. * Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarship (four (4) $5,000) * Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship (six (6) $2,500) *… Read more »
Conklin & de Decker, in association with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), announced the third annual Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management scholarship winner is Richard Valentine. This award is being presented at the 2010 NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention in Orlando, Florida. Richard Valentine is a senior at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)… Read more »