EAA 690 Scholarship Programs
EAA 690, a 501(C3) Non-Profit Organization, is proud of its work in providing scholarships to assist young people in furthering their aviation dreams. Our chapter offers two primary scholarships: EAA’s Ray Scholarship and our own EAA Chapter 690 Scholarship. Candidates apply for our scholarships by submitting an EAA 690 Scholarship Application. All scholarship applications are reviewed by our scholarship committee and forwarded to the Board of Directors with a recommendation for action.
The Ray Scholarship (detailed information below) is awarded by EAA Headquarters and managed by EAA 690’s Scholarship Committee. The Ray Scholarship is applied for in January of every year. After the chapter is awarded the Ray Scholarship the Chapter selects the most qualified candidate to submit as the chapter’s Ray Scholar to EAA Headquarters for review and final approval.
EAA 690 scholarships are also available for young people interested in pursuing careers in aviation other than as pilots. The chapter will set guidelines for the awarding of scholarships, based on a percentage of the curriculum completed at their chosen school, to show continued interest prior to the awarding of a scholarship. In the instance of flight instruction, the chapter will not award a scholarship until a candidate has reached the milestone of soloing. All scholarship applications are reviewed by our scholarship committee and forwarded to the Board of Directors with a recommendation for action.
In the past the chapter has offered scholarships under specific names. Going forward it has been decided to lump the funds together for scholarships and may still issue a scholarship in the name of one of these people.
Ray Aviation Scholarship
Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provides up to $10,000 to deserving youths for their flight training expenses, totaling nearly $1,200,000 in scholarships annually.
The program is supported by more than 100 EAA chapters, and supports close to 120 scholars.
Each year, our chapter supports one scholar, between the ages of 16 and 19, in the form funding and mentorship to help him or her earn their pilot certificate.
Additional EAA Scholarships
Whether you dream of becoming a pilot or are looking to earn an additional rating, EAA is here to help your aviation dreams become a reality. EAA Flight Training Scholarship applications are open now through June 1, 2022. Apply now!
EAA 690’s local scholarship program encourages, recognizes and supports excellence among those studying the technologies and the skills of aviation. These annual scholarships help outstanding students who demonstrate financial need to accomplish their goals. We also partner with outside organizations to co-sponsor candidates as opportunities become available to do so.
Applicants should be well-rounded, involved in school and community activities as well as aviation. Academic records should show that you can successfully complete the educational activity for which you are applying. Please check individual scholarship descriptions for any special considerations.
You must be a current EAA member or recommended by a current EAA member to apply for these particular scholarships, but many other scholarships are open to qualified applicants as listed below.
AOPA Scholarship Information
Valeri Aviation Scholarship Guide
This is list of aviation related scholarships which is updated annually and contains over 50 different scholarships that are offered by public and private sources for a wide range of aviation opportunities. EAA 690 is not directly affiliated with this service and the cost is currently $10.00 for one year's access to the Guide.
More info is available at their website: ValeriAviation.com
gbAA Scholarships
If you are a Georgia high school graduate planning on a career in aviation, and need help paying for college, then perhaps we can help!
GBAA scholarships are available to:
Georgia high school graduates (3.00 GPA or better) who enroll full-time at accredited U.S. Colleges & technical schools in aviation fields of study (e.g. Flight training, Engineering, Maintenance, Management and Operations, Dispatch, etc)