AIR T, INC. Aviation and Aerospace Minority Scholarship

Are you interested in pursuing a career in aviation?
Do you want to become a pilot, an aircraft mechanic, or air traffic controller?

We want to help you realize your dream.

AIR T INC. wants to provide up to $5000 financial assistance to a minority student interested in pursuing a career in aviation and/or aerospace who meets the following requirements:

Located in either Minneapolis, MN or Charlotte, NC metropolitan areas, and
A graduating high school senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale, or
Accepted into a Vocational Technology school and/or 2/4 Year Accredited College/University, or
Currently enrolled student at a Vocational Technology and/or 2/4 Year Accredited College/University

Scholarship Application

Fill out the application below and provide the following documentation.

A current transcript from your school (high school, college/university).
An official copy of acceptance letter from an aviation and /or aerospace school or program.
A letter of reference from one of the following: current teacher/professor, school counselor or community service or religious organization leader.
A 500-word essay, double spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman answering the question, “Why are you applying for this scholarship and why should we choose you over other applicants?”

If your application is accepted, you may be contacted by the scholarship committee to complete an informal, virtual interview.

Contact Information

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Email *

I am:

I identify as:

Where did you hear about AIR T, INC.’s scholarship?

Activities and Awards

Academic Awards and Achievements:

School Activities (clubs, athletics, or campus organization):

List all non-school related activities (Hobbies, Talents, and Club Memberships):

Community Service and Related Achievements:

File Upload (essay, transcripts, references, letter of acceptance) *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 8 files.

Please submit your essay on the following question. Requirements: 500-words, double-spaced, 12 pt Font, Times New Roman

"Why are you applying for this scholarship and why should we choose you over other applicants?"

Applicant Signature *

I hereby affirm that all the information on this form is true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If selected I will adhere to the rules, regulations and requirements pertaining to this application.

Parents/Guardian Signature (if applicant is under the age of 18) *

I hereby affirm that all the information on this form is true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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If you have questions regarding scholarship submission, please email AAScholarship@airt.net.

Alternatively, you can email your submission to AAScholarship@airt.net, or mail to the below address. If mailed, you will receive an application status notification within 30 days of receipt by mail.

Mail applications to:
Attn: AA Scholarship Fund
5000 W 36th Street, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55416