
Contact
Terri Frierson, AMAC Foundation Manager
foundation@amac-org.com
703-414-2622
The AMAC Foundation works alongside AMAC and is dedicated to advancing minorities and women pursuing careers in the aviation industry by developing educational programs and providing scholarships to students who are emerging aviation professionals.
Established in 1997, the AMAC Foundation awards scholarships to students pursuing a broad range of aviation careers through airports, airlines, and the public and private sectors. In 2023, the AMAC Foundation awarded more than $130,000 in scholarships. To support our efforts to further minorities and women as aviation professionals, make a tax-deductible donation or consider a corporate sponsorship.
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Mission
To attract, support and develop minorities and women students in the aviation and aerospace industries.
The Foundation Accomplishes Its Mission By:
- Offering Scholarships to Support Students Pursuing Careers in the Aviation Industry
- Developing Programs and Events to Maximize Opportunities for Aviation Professionals and Students to Connect and Network
Vision
To provide minorities and women students access to equitable and diverse opportunities in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Foundation Programs
Are you a student who’s interested in learning about airport management careers, building airports or operating a business in airports? Are you an airport or company that would like to host interns? AMAC’s 10-week virtual or in-person internships through AMAC Builds Careers Program gives students a well-rounded introduction to the airport ecosystem.
Project Leaders Inspiring Future Talent (LIFT) is a forum-style mentoring session held for students interested in aviation and aviation-related business fields. Project LIFT exposes students to potential careers and educational paths to success and provides networking opportunities with professional mentors to further students’ academic development.
Foundation Events
The AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference provides unique opportunities for students to network with professionals nationwide and learn about the aviation industry’s role in our communities. AMAC Foundation events hosted at the AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference fuel scholarships for minorities and women pursuing careers in the aviation industry.
This tournament honors one of AMAC’s tireless servants, Bill Walker. Mr. Walker’s affiliation with the AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference began in Los Angeles, CA, in 1988 while he was Vice President at Pacific State Airlines. He planned the tournament until illness prevented him.
This event fosters, promotes and applauds the career achievements of women in aviation and aerospace-related businesses. Participants hear about personal and professional experiences from dynamic women who have significantly contributed to the aviation industry.
This auction features exclusive items and drives the excitement behind fundraising for scholarships for minorities and women pursuing careers in the aviation industry.