Lt. David Schmitz Memorial Scholarship

The 2024 scholarship application window closed April 30, 2024.
Winners will be announced June 30, 2024!

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This year we are offering four $2,500 scholarships that are to be used for flight lessons at a flight school. We encourage you to apply again next term if you are not selected for this term. The application window is February 17 2024 - April 30, 2024. Award notifications will go out by June 30, 2024. 

Eligible Applicants

  • Must be between age 16-26

  • Pursuing a career as a Pilot (military or civilian)

  • Must be a US citizen

  • Must read, write and speak English to FAA standards

  • Must be able to pass FAA medical

Application Requirements

  • Application Form (Linked here)

  • Two letters of recommendation from people not related to you (single page, 600 words max)

  • One page resume

  • Essay about a challenge you faced in life and how you overcame it (700-1,000 words)

  • E-mail completed application in one .pdf file to LtDavidSchmitzFoundation@gmail.com

  • Must submit application by April 30, 2024 to be eligible for this cycle

We use an objective scoring method to assess scholarship applications. This method can be found here.

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