The Ryan M. Sherrow Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Description
The Ryan M. Sherrow Memorial Scholarship award is based on a graduating high school senior’s overall involvement in the hobby of model aviation.
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
To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must:
1) Have been an AMA member for 36 continuous months prior to the February 2nd application deadline.*
2) Be graduating from high school 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 an AMA scholarship or award.
To be considered, all applicants must submit their 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
Other scholarships from this sponsor
Female Applicant Preference
No
Year of Need / Desired Program
- College Freshman
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual