The Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship will be awarded to those enrolled at a college or university in the United States providing an accredited flight science curriculum. Applicants must be second year students or above or a first year student graduating from West Michigan Aviation Academy with a minimum 2.75 GPA pursuing undergraduate studies in the field of professional pilot with an emphasis in general aviation, Aviation Management, or Aviation Safety. A valid pilot's certificate (not to include a Student Certificate) is required. A letter of recommendation from a professional in the aviation field must also be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact Angela Reyna Perez, the Scholarship Coordinator for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for more information.