Aviation Scholarship

The Cliff and Nancy Telford Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Award

$5,000

Scholarship Description

The Cliff & Nancy Telford Scholarship award ($5,000 value) is given annually to the individual with the best competitive record, based on participation in activities within the AMA and FAI classifications. All students – both graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled post-secondary students – are invited to apply. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must:

1) Have been an AMA member for 36 continuous months prior to the February 4th application deadline.*

2) Be graduating from high school OR currently attending an accredited post-secondary educational program in the year in which the award is granted.

3) Indicate an anticipated major or trade, as well as the colleges, universities, and or trade schools to which the applicant has applied.

4) Agree to submit a W-9 form if awarded on AMA scholarship or award.

To be considered, all applicants must submit their Transcripts OR scores for SAT and/or ACT tests in the “Official Secondary School Report” section.

Note: All membership benefits begin on the day of receipt at AMA Headquarters of a properly completed member enrollment form and dues payment.

Application Start Date

October 1, 2025

Application End Date

February 2, 2026

First Name

Gwen

Last Name

Mathis

Phone

(765) 287-1256 ext. 514

Female Applicant Preference

No

Year of Need / Desired Program

  • College Freshman
  • College Junior
  • College Senior
  • College Sophomore

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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