Aviation Scholarship

Tyler Orsow/Chuck Kimes Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship

Scholarship Award

Fully paid seaplane ratings to young career track pilots.

Scholarship Description

This scholarship was established honoring the memory of Tyler Oslow and Chuck Kimes, two truly outstanding seaplane pilots that passed in 2011. The scholarship is intended to introduce aspiring professional pilots to the world of seaplane flying. Scholarships are awarded at multiple aviation events throughout the year, thus there is no specific deadline for applications. Exception: Specific scholarship awards at events such as, but not limited to the Northwest Aviation Conference, Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, and at Oshkosh where SPA will award scholarships at the event from a pool of applications received at the event.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a current SPA member.
2. Must be actively pursuing a career as a professional pilot.
3. Must be a U.S. citizen.
4. Must be between ages 17-25.
5. Must hold a Private Pilot Certificate or better and possess a current bi-annual.
6. Must have at least a third class medical certificate.

Application Start Date

January 1, 2025

Application End Date

December 31, 2025

Minimum Age

17

Maximum Age

25

First Name

Stephen

Last Name

Williams

Phone

(863) 701-7979

Female Applicant Preference

No

Field of Study

  • Aeronautical Science
  • Pilot Training

Citizenship Requirements

  • United States (incl. U.S. Territories)

Year of Need / Desired Program

  • College Freshman
  • College Junior
  • College Senior
  • College Sophomore
  • Doctoral Degree Program
  • Master's Degree Program
  • Part 141 School

College Enrollment Status

  • Accepted
  • Full-time Student
  • Part-time Student

FAA Pilot Airman Rating

  • Multi-Engine
  • Sea
  • Single-Engine

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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