Aviation Scholarship

The Cliff and Nancy Telford Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Award

$5,000

Scholarship Description

The Cliff & Nancy Telford Scholarship award ($5,000 value) is given annually to the individual with the best competitive record, based on participation in activities within the AMA and FAI classifications. All students – both graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled post-secondary students – are invited to apply. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must:

1) Have been an AMA member for 36 continuous months prior to the February 2nd application deadline.*

3) Indicate an anticipated major or trade, as well as the colleges, universities, and or trade schools to which the applicant has applied.

4) Agree to submit a W-9 form if awarded on AMA scholarship or award.

To be considered, all applicants must submit their Transcripts OR scores for SAT and/or ACT tests in the “Official Secondary School Report” section.

Note: All membership benefits begin on the day of receipt at AMA Headquarters of a properly completed member enrollment form and dues payment.

Application Start Date

October 1, 2025

Application End Date

February 2, 2026

First Name

Gwen

Last Name

Mathis

Phone

(765) 287-1256 ext. 514

Female Applicant Preference

No

Field of Study

  • Conferences and Training

Scholarship Type

  • Education Tuition

Year of Need / Desired Program

  • College Freshman
  • College Sophomore
  • College Junior
  • College Senior

College Enrollment Status

  • Full-Time Student
  • Accepted

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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