Aviation Scholarship

Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Award

$1,000

Scholarship Description

The Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship was established to aid minor dependents of (officer or enlisted) Active Duty, veteran, or retired service members; reservists; or National Guard members of all branches pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 4.0 (do not round up).
2. Must be able to show acceptance or enrollment in a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college/university.
3. Must be either Active Duty, veteran, or retired service member; reservists; or National Guard members of all branches pursuing a degree.

NOTE: Priority will be given to those dependents whose parent/guardian served for eight or more years; or has either had a parent die while serving on or in an active duty status; or has a parent that has been classified as a wounded warrior through the Air Force Wounded Warrior program.

Application Start Date

December 1, 2025

Application End Date

April 30, 2026

First Name

Joe

Last Name

Peel

Phone

(800) 727-3337 ext. 4880

GPA Requirement

2.5

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

College Enrollment Status

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

U.S. Military Service

  • Active Military
  • Retired Service Member
  • Veteran

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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