School of Aviation

Scholarships for Aviation Students

Aviation students should be advised that flight costs are not included in tuition or fees. They are determined on an hourly basis for aircraft and flight instruction, and are in addition to tuition, fees and any other incidental expenses that are normally charged for enrollment. Flight costs can cost about $55,000 during a four-year undergraduate program.

At UCM, we recognize the importance of keeping your education affordable. There are a number of campus-wide scholarships, as well as awards and scholarships for students in the School of Aviation. Flight costs can be intimidating, but there are opportunities to help finance your education.

UCM Alumni Foundation Scholarships

UCM Alumni Foundation offers numerous scholarships for UCM students. Generally, these scholarship applications are due March 1 of every year unless otherwise specified. Incoming freshmen can also apply for these scholarships.

School of Aviation Scholarships

• Future Freshmen Scholarships
• Transfer Student Scholarships
• Current Student Scholarships
• Graduate Student Scholarships

Aviation Organizational Scholarships

Many aviation organizations offer great scholarships for students. There are flight scholarships, academic scholarships, tuition assistance and more.

Major	Scholarship Name	Comments
Aviation Graduate	Air Traffic Controllers Association
Category C	Full-Time Employee Student Scholarship
Aviation Undergraduate	Air Traffic Controllers Association
Category B	Lawrence C. Fortier Memorial Scholarship
All Undergraduate	Air Traffic Controllers Association
Category D	Buckingham Memorial Scholarship
Professional Pilot	Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship
All Undergraduate	NERA/USAA Scholarship
Aviation Management	Regional Airline Association Scholarship	Only two applications from each university. Applications must be submitted to the School of Aviation for review. The department determines the top two and then submits those two applications.
All Aviation	The Bob Stuart Memorial Scholarship Fund
Professional Pilot & Flight Operations Management	AVTRIP Aviation Scholarship
All Aviation	NBAA-Schedulers & Dispatchers Monetary Scholarship
Maintenance 2+2	AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program
Airport Management	KAA Airport Scholarship
Professional Pilot & Flight Operations Management	Girls With Wings Scholarships
Professional Pilot	Whirly-Girl Scholarships
All Aviation	The Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships & Awards
Professional Pilot & Flight Operations Management	AOPA Flight Training Scholarship
All Aviation	EAA - Harrison Ford Flight Training Scholarship
All Aviation	EAA - Gathering of Eagles Flight Training Scholarships
All Aviation	EAA - Karen Johnson Solo Scholarship
All Aviation	Women in Aviation International Scholarships
All Aviation	UAA Administered or Affiliated Organizations Scholarships	Varies
All Aviation	UAA Scholarships	Varies
All Aviation	Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships	Wisconsin residency of at least five years prior to enrolling in current program
All Aviation	Flying Tigers Association Scholarship in dedication of the American Volunteer Group	Successful students will be notified by the end of May

 

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