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Paul A. Whelan Scholarship (Private Aid)

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$2,000
1 Awards Given
Deadline
June 30, 2026
364 Days Left
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The Paul A. Whelan Scholarship was established in the memory of an exemplary aviation educator, under the auspices of the University Aviation Association. The fund supports men and women pursuing a future in aviation and/or space-related fields. The scholarship will provide opportunities to emerging aviation professionals to achieve their academic goals and contribute their talents to the aviation industry. Applicants must be enrolled at a UAA member institution in an aviation or space-related major. Community college, college, and university applicants are encouraged. Applicants must have a 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their aviation major coursework. They must also demonstrate a love of aviation, leadership, and extracurricular involvement or community involvement. Preference will be given to applicants who are either with FAA certification as a pilot or mechanic; a former military service or current military service via active duty, the ROTC, the Air National Guard or Reserves while in school; and/or membership in an aviation-related association or professional group such as the UAA. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact UAA for more information.

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Minimum GPA
2.50
Ethnicity / Heritage
None specified
Residency
None specified
Gender
None specified
Religious Affiliation
None specified
School Location
TN
Area of Study
Aviation/Aerospace
Financial Need
None specified
Scholarship Sponsor
Scholarship Sponsor
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Organization
University Aviation Association
Address
5050 Poplar Avenue
Suite 1503
Memphis, TN 38157
Telephone
(901) 563-0505
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1st Financial Bank USA wants to celebrate those who recognize the importance of pursuing educational and financial goals with the 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship.