The Allyn J. Caruso Aviation Scholarship – Fall Application Period
Scholarship Description
Preference is given to active students from Maine currently enrolled at a school pursuing a career in aviation through a course of study to become a Pilot, A&P Mechanic, Flight dispatcher, airport manager, aircraft engineer, or another discipline directly related to general aviation.
The friends and family of Allyn J. Caruso. Al was born into an aviation family and considered himself blessed to be in an industry he loved. He was passionate about flying and enjoyed sharing his skills and knowledge while encouraging others to become part of the aviation family. We honor his life and memory by offering this scholarship to individuals who share his love of aviation and seek an aviation career.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to current AOPA members who are residents of the United States & District of Columbia, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- 16 to 26 years of age at the time of award.
- Minimum GPA of 2.7
Application Start Date
October 1, 2026
Application End Date
December 31, 2026
Minimum Age
16
Maximum Age
26
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GPA Requirement
2.7
Female Applicant Preference
No
Field of Study
- Aeronautical Science
- Aerospace Medicine
- Agricultural Aviation
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Astronautics and Space
- Aviation Management
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (inc. US Territories)
Year of Need / Desired Program
- Part 141 School
- Part 147 School
- College Freshman
- College Sophomore
- College Junior
- College Senior
College Enrollment Status
- Full-Time Student
- Part-Time Student
- Accepted
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual