The Monte Mitchell Scholarship honors Monte Mitchell's service of more than 40 years to the Aircraft Electronics Association and the general aviation industry. Mitchell first served as the AEA executive director and later as president of the association from 1977 to 1996. Under Mitchell's leadership, the AEA Educational Foundation was created in 1990 to enhance, promote and secure the future of aviation and the AEA by furthering the education of students, technicians and members of the AEA. This scholarship will be awarded to an AEA member employee and will cover a full AEA Convention registration and include travel and hotel expenses. The award recognizes an AEA member employee for their exemplary job performance and pursuit of professional development. This is an annual award to be given prior to the AEA International Convention and Trade Show. Candidates must be actively working for an AEA Member (in good standing). Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their current employer. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.