James C. Ray Continuing Education Scholarship
Scholarship Award
The JCR Continuing Education Scholarship (CES) is awarded to graduating seniors who will continue their academic pathway at a post-secondary institution of their choice in pursuit of a career in aviation. Once awarded, recipients are eligible for three additional years of funding contingent upon their submitting updated documents for the respective school year.
Scholarship Description
The JCR Continuing Education Scholarship (CES) is awarded to graduating seniors who will continue their academic pathway at a post-secondary institution of their choice in pursuit of a career in aviation. Once awarded, recipients are eligible for three additional years of funding contingent upon their submitting updated documents for the respective school year.
Eligibility Requirements
- Polk County student (public or private high school) OR an equivalent homeschooled student residing in Polk County
- 100 volunteer hours serving aviation-related activities since freshman year
- Demonstration of sustained extra-curricular activities, e.g. sports, student clubs, community organizations
Application Dates
February 1, 2026 – January 28, 2026 (Closed)
Other scholarships from this sponsor
- Aerospace Center for Excellence Scholarship (awarded through Polk Education Foundation)
- James C. Ray Continuing Education Scholarship
- John “Lites” Leenhouts Scholarship
- Ready. Set. Soar Scholarship
- The James C. Ray Scholarship Fund
- The JSfirm.com Airframe and Power Plant Scholarship
- Top Gun Scholarship
- Wingman Scholarship
- Women ACEs Scholarship
Field of Study
- Aeronautical Science
- Aerospace Medicine
- Agricultural Aviation
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Air Traffic Control
- Astronautics and Space
- Aviation Management
- Conferences and Training
- Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
Year of Need / Desired Program
- College Freshman
College Enrollment Status
- Full-Time Student
- Part-Time Student
- Accepted
- Planning to Enroll
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual