The Paul A. Whelan Scholarship was established in the memory of an exemplary aviation educator, under the auspices of the University Aviation Association. The fund supports men and women pursuing a future in aviation and/or space-related fields. The scholarship will provide opportunities to emerging aviation professionals to achieve their academic goals and contribute their talents to the aviation industry. Applicants must be enrolled at a UAA member institution in an aviation or space-related major. Community college, college, and university applicants are encouraged. Applicants must have a 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their aviation major coursework. They must also demonstrate a love of aviation, leadership, and extracurricular involvement or community involvement. Preference will be given to applicants who are either with FAA certification as a pilot or mechanic; a former military service or current military service via active duty, the ROTC, the Air National Guard or Reserves while in school; and/or membership in an aviation-related association or professional group such as the UAA. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact UAA for more information.