Aviation Scholarship

The Planesmen Aircraft Technician /Maintenance Program (ATP/AMP) Scholarship

Scholarship Award

$2,500

Scholarship Description

The Planesmen Aircraft Technician/Maintenance Program (ATP/AMP) Scholarship is granted to an applicant attending an accredited ATP/AMP school. The applicant must be seeking education in ATP/AMP, Airframe and Powerplant, or Avionics Technician.

Thank you for your interest in the Academy of Model Aeronautics scholarship program. The amount and number of scholarships awarded each year by the AMA depends upon the number of applicants and their qualifications. Endowments and scholarships for graduating high school seniors are distributed in various amounts on the basis of AMA modeling activities, scholastic and citizenship achievement. All applications are considered and evaluated by the AMA Scholarship Committee that makes a recommendation to the Executive Council, the AMA’s Board of Directors.

Eligibility Requirements

1) Have been an AMA member for 36 continuous months prior to the February 2nd application deadline.*

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

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

Test scores for SAT and/or ACT tests are required for select scholarships.

To be considered, all graduating high school seniors must provide official transcript and a reference from a school official.

*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

Female Applicant Preference

No

Field of Study

  • Aircraft Maintenance

Year of Need / Desired Program

  • Trade
  • Technical
  • or Vocational School

College Enrollment Status

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

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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