Scholarship Application - Flight Path Museum LAX

The Flight Path Museum & Learning Center is happy to be able to offer five yearly scholarships for Southern California residents who wish to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.

Applicants can apply for more than one scholarship.

Applications are due no later than June 30, 2023 at midnight. Submissions beyond this date will not be considered. Submissions for persons not residents in Southern California will not be considered. Southern California is defined by county (Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura).

Requirements

Be eligible to apply for full-time study in an accredited school (community college, four year college,
university, technical school, etc.) leading to a degree or certificate in aviation, aerospace, aeronautics or physical science studies that relate to aviation and plan on attending school no later than the next academic school year.
Be a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident.
Reside in Southern California at the time of application (selected school can be out of state).
Have demonstrated or expressed a genuine interest in a career in aviation, aerospace or aeronautics. For example, membership in aviation explorer scouts, member of an aviation or aerospace club, attendance at an aviation or space camp, extra-curricular aviation, robotics or engineering activities, a student membership in a professional engineering society, etc.

The top five (5) candidates may be called for an interview.
The successful candidate will be notified by letter and/or telephone. Successful candidates will be required to submit a passport-type photo for the press-release

Selection Criteria

The applicant’s Scholarship Entry Form and Essay.
Interest in the field of aviation, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) as related to aviation and/or air cargo.
Extra-curricular activities.
Recommendations of high school/college faculty.
Academic record.
Financial need will also be considered.

Name *

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Last

Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Birthday *

Name & Year of Current School *

Name of School Plan to Attend/Accepted *

Most recent Grade Point Average (GPA) *

What is your academic field of interest (major/minor) and/or career goal? *

Limit 50 words

What is your best achievement? *

Limit 50 words

List all academic awards and honors received, giving specific years for each. *

Limit 100 words

List all extracurricular activities including class offices, athletics, clubs and music. Give specific years for each. *

Limit 100 words

List any aviation, aerospace, aeronautics, robotics, engineering or science related activities or organizations to which you belong. *

Limit 50 words

List any community activities showing leadership or character. *

Limit 50 words

List any other accomplishments you feel would interest the judges. *

Limit 100 words

Write and submit an essay that describes your interest in aviation, aerospace, aeronautics, robotics or science. Your response MUST identify how your interest relates to aviation. *

Limit 250 words

Upload your most recent high school/college transcript of grades. (.pdf, .jpg only) *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Provide contact information for two high school/college/university/ technical school faculty members or professional aviation industry members references. First one below. *

First

Last

Phone *

Email *

Provide contact information for two high school/college/university/ technical school faculty members or professional aviation industry members references. Second one below. *

First

Last

Phone *

Email *

Signature (Full Name & Date)

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