Scholarships
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.
To support our efforts to further minorities and women as aviation professionals, make a tax-deductible donation or consider a corporate sponsorship.
2023 AMAC Foundation Scholarship Application
—> Submission Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023
—> Application Review Period: Mid—Late April 2023
—> Scholarships Announced: Early May 2023
—> Scholarships Disbursed to Schools: Late Summer 2023—Early Fall 2023
Questions? Contact foundation@amac-org.com.
Available Scholarships:
Aviation and Professional Development Scholarship is for high school, college/university and trade school students pursuing aviation-related careers. Eligible students must also be U.S. citizens pursuing a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or certification in accounting, airport and airline management services, air traffic control and dispatching, architecture, aviation, aviation and avionics maintenance, civil, chemical, structural, mechanical and/or electrical engineering, communications, computer science, construction/construction management, engineering, environmental science, finance, piloting and in-flight services and weather science and aerospace engineering.
AMAC Legacy Scholarship is for AMAC member-referred students, family members or mentees pursuing aviation-related careers. Eligible students must also be U.S. citizens pursuing a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or certification in accounting, airport and airline management services, air traffic control and dispatching, architecture, aviation, aviation and avionics maintenance, civil, chemical, structural, mechanical and/or electrical engineering, communications, computer science, construction/construction management, engineering, environmental science, finance, piloting and in-flight services and weather science and aerospace engineering.
AECOM FLY Scholarship is to cover educational, coursework and technology costs for students from racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse communities and backgrounds, including females or persons of color pursuing an aviation-related career in architecture, engineering and/or construction disciplines (including Airport Infrastructure Development). Eligible students must also be U.S. citizens pursuing a bachelor’s (sophomore, junior, senior, fifth year) or master’s degree in architecture, construction or engineering.
Heinemann Americas Aviation Scholarship is to cover educational and related costs for women and/or minority students who wish to enter the aviation industry.
J.A. Watts, Inc. Diversity in Aviation Scholarship is for students of color pursuing a construction career in the aviation industry. Eligible students must also be U.S. citizens pursuing a bachelor’s (junior, senior, fifth year) or master’s degree in architecture, construction management or engineering.
Industry Scholarship Opportunities
Note: The opportunities listed are the sole responsibility of each organization. Contact the specific organization for more information regarding related requirements. If you would like to post an internship or student opportunity, please email foundation@amac-org.com.
- All
- Aerospace Engineering
- Any
Bonita Jean Olson Memorial Scholarship
Estimated Value: 3000
Available Scholarship: 1
Scholarship Year: 2023
Bonnie started her career as an educator, moving on to the aviation and aerospace industry, and spending almost 30 years working in commercial aviation and space programs. Upon retirement her passion for aviation blossomed while volunteering at The Museum of Flight, where she loved to lead tours attired as a Women Airforce Service
Delta Air Lines Engineering Scholarship
Estimated Value: 5000
Available Scholarship: 1
Scholarship Year: 2023
Delta Air Lines will award a $5,000 scholarship to a student currently enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree in Aerospace/ Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. In addition to the $5,000 scholarship, the recipient will receive a trip to the 34th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference (includes round trip airfare, hotel… Read More
The NKL Aerospace Engineering Scholarship
Estimated Value: 1000
Available Scholarship: 1
Scholarship Year: 2023
Individual must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited 2 or 4-year college, technical institution, or certificate program with a declared major in Aerospace Engineering. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must provide a copy of an enrollment acceptance letter.… Read More
WAI Mechanical Engineering Scholarship
Estimated Value: 5000
Available Scholarship: 4
Scholarship Year: 2023
This scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a degree in aeronautical, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree. Candidates will be evaluated on academic standing, personal accomplishments, leadership skills and future career aspirations. Applicants must meet all WAI scholarship requirements, a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale); enrolled in an accredited U.S. engineering through a college or university; and must be a sophomore or higher.… Read More