The Flight Path Museum & Learning Center is happy to be able to offer seven yearly scholarships for Southern California residents who wish to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.
Applicants can apply for more than one scholarship.
For more information on these scholarships, please consult the scholarship descriptions.
The Anton Acherman Scholarship Program was created in memory of the 52-year Westchester resident and retired mechanical engineer. Mr. Acherman led a fascinating career in aerospace including working on the Atlas-Centaur rocket; the water system for Skylab, America’s first space station; and test equipment for the Space Simulation Laboratory at Boeing Satellite Systems. The scholarship is funded by family, friends, neighbors and local businesses.
Scholarship Award:
A $500 scholarship will be presented to the most qualified applicant. The award may be used for payment of tuition, books, fees, pilot ground and flight training and other educational expenses.
The award of $500 will be sent directly to recipient’s choice of educational institution (i.e., community college, four year college, university, technical school, etc.). If the awardee withdraws from the academic program with a tuition refund, the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center will receive the refund.
Scholarship recipients from previous years are eligible to reapply.
Applicants can apply for more than one scholarship.
Due by May 31, 2023 at midnight.
At Atlas Air we know the value of a talented and diverse workforce. We are excited to offer a scholarship to students studying in aviation, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) along with other disciplines that will prepare them for a career in aviation and/or air cargo. Today we employ more than 4,000 pilots and ground staff which include technical, operational, engineering, dispatch, sales and administrative functions to support our customers, business and each other.
Airfreight is a significant pillar in our nation’s supply chain. Its speed and flexibility fuels large industries and small businesses, and rapidly delivers high-value and time-critical cargo. Its importance is reflected in the growth of e-commerce and express delivery that has become such a big part of our daily lives. We also fly humanitarian missions to deliver food, water, medical supplies and other daily living essentials to natural disaster-ravaged areas. We look to the next generation of talented students and innovators to join our team in the years to come, as we continue to Care for the World We Carry.
Scholarship Award:
A $2,500 scholarship will be presented to the most qualified applicant, based on academic and leadership qualities, extracurricular accomplishments and a written recommendation from one teacher/educator. The award may be used for payment of tuition, books, fees and other educational expenses.
The award of $2,500 will be sent directly to recipient’s choice of educational institution (i.e., Community College, four-year College, University, Technical School, or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate). If the awardee withdraws from the academic program with a tuition refund, the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center will receive the refund.
Scholarship recipients from previous years are eligible to reapply.
Applicants can apply for more than one scholarship.
Due by May 31, 2023 at midnight.
The Charles “Pete” Conrad, Jr., Scholarship Program, is sponsored by the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center to encourage students to enter the field of aviation, aerospace or aeronautics. The scholarship is named in honor of Pete Conrad, NASA astronaut, commander of Apollo 12, and the third man to walk on the moon.
Scholarship Requirements:
A $2000 scholarship will be presented to the most qualified applicant. The award may be used for payment of tuition, books, fees and other educational expenses.
The award of $2000 will be sent directly to recipient’s choice of educational institution (i.e., community college, four year college, university, technical school, etc.). If the awardee withdraws from the academic program with a tuition refund, the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center will receive the refund.
Scholarship recipients from previous years are eligible to reapply.
Applicants can apply for more than one scholarship.
Due by May 31, 2023 at midnight.
The Howard Drollinger Scholarship Program is funded by his loving family and administered by the Flight Path Museum & Learning Center to encourage students to pursue careers in aviation. As a World War II Army Air Corps navigator serving in the 15th Army Air Force, Howard Drollinger flew 50 successful combat missions over Italy and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, four air medals, and a Presidential Unit Citation. A proud University of Southern California (USC) graduate, he became a real estate developer in Westchester, a fledgling community just north of what would become Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). He was a cornerstone of the community and provided financial support to a variety of local organizations including Flight Path Museum & Learning Center. Mr. Drollinger received the first Honorary Service Award from the Flight Path Museum. .
Scholarship Award:
A $3,000 scholarship will be presented to the most qualified applicant. The award may be used for payment of tuition, books, fees, pilot ground and flight training and other educational expenses.
The award of $3,000 will be sent directly to recipient’s choice of educational institution (i.e., community college, four year college, university, technical school, etc.). If the awardee withdraws from the academic program with a tuition refund, the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center will receive the refund.
Scholarship recipients from previous years are eligible to reapply.
Applicants can apply for more than one scholarship.
Due by May 31, 2023 at midnight.
The Morrey Plotkin Scholarship Program is funded by his loving family and administered by the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center to encourage students to pursue careers in aviation. Morrey Plotkin was the Founder of the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center and a lifelong supporter of volunteerism and community organizations. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps and retired with the rank of major. He earned his commercial pilot’s license while working for the Civil Aeronautics Authority, precursor of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and developed a lifelong love of aviation. He spent much of his professional career on the corporate staff of the Northrop Corporation, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions.
Scholarship Award:
A $5000 scholarship will be presented to the most qualified applicant. The award may be used for payment of tuition, books, fees, pilot ground and flight training and other educational expenses.
The award of $5000 will be sent directly to recipient’s choice of educational institution (i.e., community college, four year college, university, technical school, etc.). If the awardee withdraws from the academic program with a tuition refund, the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center will receive the refund.
Scholarship recipients from previous years are eligible to reapply.
Applicants can apply for more than one scholarship.
Due by May 31, 2023 at midnight.
The Polar Air Aspiring Aviator Scholarship Program is funded by Polar Air Cargo Worldwide (PACW) and administered by the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center to encourage students to pursue careers in aviation. The air cargo industry is fueled by roles from engineers to station managers, load masters to pilots and, of course, business strategists, finance and marketing experts, data architects and more. Through this scholarship Polar Air Cargo Worldwide encourages aspiring aviators pursue fields of their interest, with an aviation career as goal. Making Connections is Polar’s purpose and its strength – connecting cargo with its destination, connecting with our customers to provide logistics solutions, and connecting with our teams around the world so together we can grow and succeed. Polar’s scholarship is about connecting the future workforce with meaningful careers in aviation.
With unmatched on-time performance, Polar is the trusted choice for time-definite airport-to-airport scheduled air cargo service, and unparalleled ability for unique specialized transport. Polar Air Cargo sets the standard with our modern, efficient, and flexible all-Boeing fleet. And, we never forget our impact on the world around us. Sustainability is at our core at Polar; it’s a building block upon which our business has been based since the earliest days. From our internal commitment to less waste for a better future to our joint efforts with the industry to reduce the carbon footprint of air freight, conservation and caring for the environment is a focus for all of us.
Scholarship Award:
A $2,500 scholarship will be presented to the most qualified applicant. The award may be used for payment of tuition, books, fees and other educational expenses.
The award of $2,500 will be sent directly to recipient’s choice of educational institution (i.e., community college, four-year college, university, technical school, etc.). If the awardee withdraws from the academic program with a tuition refund, the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center will receive the refund.
Scholarship recipients from previous years are eligible to reapply.
Applicants can apply for more than one scholarship.
Due by May 31, 2023 at midnight.