Aviation Scholarship

Willard G. Plentl, Sr. Aviation Scholarship Program

Scholarship Award

$2,500

Scholarship Description

The Willard G. Plentl Aviation Scholarship will be awarded to a Virginia High School senior who is planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area. A certification of acceptance into a non-engineering, aviation-related postsecondary education program is required. Examples of non-engineering aviation careers include (but are not limited to) pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, aviation managers, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a resident of the state of Virginia.
2. Must be a high school senior planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area.
3. Must be accepted into a postsecondary education program.
4. Must have a GPA of at least 3.50.

Application End Date

March 11, 2026

First Name

Betty

Last Name

Wilson

Phone

(804) 225-3783 ext. 53783

GPA Requirement

3.5

Female Applicant Preference

No

Field of Study

  • Aeronautical Science
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Agricultural Aviation
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Astronautics and Space
  • Aviation Management
  • Pilot Training

Year of Need / Desired Program

  • College Freshman
  • Part 141 School
  • Part 147 School
  • Trade
  • Technical
  • or Vocational School

College Enrollment Status

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

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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