Chapter Eligibility and Requirements
Find out what it takes to qualify your chapter to administer the EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship.
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The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund is a scholarship program that is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA Chapter network. Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provides up to $10,000 to deserving youths to cover their flight training expenses, totaling $1,550,000 in scholarships annually.
Fund Breakdown
Core $1.2 Million Scholarship Fund: All EAA and divisional chapters in the United States and Canada are eligible for a grant up to $10,000.
Matching Scholarship Fund: Chapters that have successfully mentored at least one Ray Scholar through flight training are eligible for a 50/50 matching award. The chapter commits 50% of the award and Ray Foundation will fund the other 50%.
Submission Periods
Chapter Applications: Chapters apply annually from November 1 to January 31 for full $10,000 scholarships, and from November 1 to December 31 for 50/50 matching scholarships.
Scholar Applications: Scholars nominated by chapters apply from March 1 to October 31 each year. Those receiving a 50/50 scholarship may apply starting on February 1.
The Ray Aviation Scholarship is supported by the Ray Foundation. Learn more about James C. Ray and the Ray Foundation ›
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