Kolstad Award College Scholarship
Scholarship Description
The intent of this scholarship is to inspire young pilots to progress from basic glider flying to advanced sport soaring and to attend college. Flying experience of at least FAI Silver Badge or Kolstad Century Award in sailplanes. This award is intended to help finance college-level study.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a member of SSA.
2. Must be enrolled or planning to attend college/university.
3. Must be between the ages of 14-25. (if a winner is not yet of age to enroll in college, the grant money will be held until such time)
4. Must be a US citizen.
5. Must be a a soaring pilot wanting to progress from basic flying to advanced sport soaring.
Application End Date
September 30, 2026
Minimum Age
14
Maximum Age
25
Phone
(575) 392-1177
Other scholarships from this sponsor
- Bultman Youth Flight Scholarship
- CFI-G Incentive Scholarships
- Costello Insurance Primary Training Youth Scholarship
- Dennis Purduski Flight Training Scholarship
- Discover Soaring Scholarship
- Kolstad Award College Scholarship
- Spirit of Dr. John H. Campbell Junior CFI-G Scholarship
- SSA Flight Training Scholarships
- Stoffel Flight Training Scholarship
Female Applicant Preference
No
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (incl. U.S. Territories)
Year of Need / Desired Program
- College Freshman
- College Junior
- College Senior
- College Sophomore
- Part 141 School
- Part 147 School
- Trade
- Technical
- or Vocational School
FAA Pilot Airman Certificate
- Private Pilot
- Recreational Pilot
- Sport Pilot
- Student Pilot
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual