Aviation Scholarship

Richard Toups Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship

Scholarship Award

Ground school and training conducted in a Cessna 172 seaplane, use of aircraft for check ride and DPE fees.

Scholarship Description

If you are or know a career-track pilot 16-25 years old we highly encourage you (them) to apply for this one-time seaplane rating scholarship being offered in memory of Richard Dicky Toups. Dicky was an accomplished professional pilot who began and ended his long career at Southern Seaplane in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, just outside New Orleans. Southern Seaplane is offering this scholarship in his name.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a current SPA member.
2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
3. Must be between ages 16 and 25 years old.
4. Actively pursuing a career as a professional pilot.
5. Must hold at least a Private pilot certificate and have a current FAR 61.56 Flight Review.
6. Must have at least a third-class aviation medical certificate.

Application End Date

September 20, 2019

Minimum Age

16

Maximum Age

25

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

FAA Pilot Airman Rating

  • Sea

Scholarship Recurrence

  • One-time / No Recurrence
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