The Jacqueline Smith Burdette Scholarship
Scholarship Description
PWC co-founder Jacqueline Smith Burdette created an annually funded scholarship to encourage those planning careers in aviation, or to advance their career in aviation. Since aviation has been such a wonderful part of Jacque’s and her late husband’s life, she wants to encourage others to enter the field. There is no pre-requisite other than enrollment in an accredited college or technical school, in an aviation-related program. Open to both men and women, the Scholarship does not require membership in PWC. Applicants need only intend a career in an aviation-related field.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or technical school, in an aviation-related program.
2. PWC membership is not required, only a desire for a career in aviation.
3. Recruitment candidates are encouraged to become student members, but it is not required.
4. A recruitment candidate must be a female enrolled in, or selected to commence an FAA recognized air traffic training or air traffic co-op program.
Application Start Date
October 1, 2025
Application End Date
February 15, 2026
Female Applicant Preference
No
Year of Need / Desired Program
- College Freshman
- College Junior
- College Senior
- College Sophomore
- Doctoral Degree Program
- Master's Degree Program
- Part 141 School
- Part 147 School
- Trade
- Technical
- or Vocational School
College Enrollment Status
- Accepted
- Full-time Student
- Part-time Student
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual