NGPA

2017 NGPA Scholarship Application

The NGPA is pleased to announce over $100,000 in scholarship awards in 2017. The application window for cycle 2 will close on August 1, 2017.

Any questions please direct them to wes.henrie@ngpa.org

Requirements, Eligibility, and Application Procedure

To be eligible for a Scholarship, an individual must: 

• be seeking to training and education towards your private pilot certificate at the date of application
• current medical certificate (FAA or equivalent)
• be at least 18 years of age at the date of application
• scholarship funds will be distributed in the fall of 2017 and may be applied retroactively

Scoring Criteria:

• Applicants will be scored on the following
  • History of achievement
  • Academic Performance
  • Demonstrated responsibility
  • Attitude
  • Teamwork
  • Commitment in aviation skills
  • Financial need
  • Involvement in the LGBTQ+ community

Scholarship funds may be used to pay for:

• Private Pilot certification
• tuition and fees, within a flight education program at an accredited college,  University or flight school

Funds may not be applied towards a sport, or recreational certificate.

For additional requirements, eligibility, and helpful hints for completing the scholarship application, please refer to the NGPA website: www.ngpa.org

Checklist

• Application. Be sure to fully complete the application form and submit it on/before August 1, 2017.

Please include all of the following attachments with your completed application:

• Academic Transcript: a copy of your most recent transcripts (high school and/or college). A GED must be accompanied by previous high school transcripts, or subsequent college records.
• Social Narrative: describe why you should be awarded an aviation scholarship from the National Gay Pilots Association Education Fund. Tell us about your achievements in and out of the classroom, your teamwork and leadership skills and your involvement in volunteer activities. Be sure to highlight your involvement in, and support of, the LGBT community.
• Career Narrative: describe the arc of your career and professional development to date, your future goals, and how an NGPA-EF scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
• Letter of Recommendation: addressed to the NGPA-EF in support of your application for this scholarship (i.e., this recommendation should inform the selection committee about your qualifications for this scholarship).
• Copy of your medical certificate
• Copy of the last two pages of your pilot logbook: showing your total flight hours.
• Copy of your pilot certificate written test scores: if available.

List activities, awards, and honors you have recently received.  Examples include honors for service, scholastic achievement, and offices held.

Include current and most recent full and part time work, internships, and any military activities.