Willard G. Plentl, Sr. Aviation Scholarship Program
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. Scholarship applicants must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5. One scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded each year and is renewable.
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 Dates
Deadline: February 27, 2026 (Closed)
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GPA Requirement
3.5
Field of Study
- Aeronautical Science
- Aerospace Medicine
- Agricultural Aviation
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Air Traffic Control
- Astronautics and Space
- Aviation Management
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
Year of Need / Desired Program
- Part 141 School
- Part 147 School
- College Freshman
College Enrollment Status
- Accepted
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual