Scholarship Undergraduate

Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award

General Aviation Manufacturers Association

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Avg. Amount Awarded
296
Days
April 30 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association offers the Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award annually as part of its commitment to advancing careers in general aviation. An applicant must be a current student at a U.S. high school, graduating in the Spring of 2025. They must be accepted to and enrolling in an institution for an aviation-related degree program (e.g., flight training, aviation management, aerospace engineering, aviation maintenance). Applicants must submit a maximum of two letters of recommendation. Applicants will be assessed on their academic achievements, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and their essay question responses. Applications must be submitted through mail or email, electronic submissions are preferred. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$2,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Aviation/Aerospace

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Contact Megan Brien
Director, Meetings and Member Engagement
mbrien@gama.aero
Tel: 202-393-1500 Address 1400 K St NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20005