Scholarships
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Our 2024 Scholar
Our 2024 Scholar
Nick Chapogas
Nick Chapogas
Each year, EAA awards scholarships to many fortunate young men and women across the United States, to pursue their dreams of becoming a pilot. This year EAA Chapter 839 is proud to afford Nick the honor of receiving such an award.
Nick is 16 years old. He is home schooled and dual enrolled at Northampton Community College. He is very active in our Chapter, participates in our monthly meetings, aircraft builds, summer fund raising events, outings, and supports the Chapter whenever called upon. Nick has many other activities and groups he partakes in outside of the Chapter, which further demonstrates his determination and leadership qualities.
The members of Chapter 839 strive to be models of inspiration for our junior members. In this case we find ourselves inspired by Nick for his enthusiasm, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to the Chapter and his overall good character.
We wish Nick the very best of luck in his training, and that he shares the same excitement we all experienced during those early days at the flight controls.
Fly Nick...Fly...
Previous Scholars
Previous Scholars
Our 2023 Scholar
Our 2023 Scholar
Anthony Bulawa
Anthony Bulawa
In 2023, Anthony proudly received the Ray Aviation Scholarship through EAA Chapter 839.
Congratulations Anthony!
Scholar Eligibility and Requirements
Scholar Eligibility and Requirements
The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship is a scholarship program that is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA Chapter network. Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provides up to $11,000 to deserving youths to help cover their flight training expenses, totaling $1,800,000 in annual scholarship funding.
Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund applicants are the most engaged, excited, and motivated aspiring pilots the chapter has had the pleasure of meeting. EAA Chapter 839 will vet local youths to help bring forward the most deserving candidate in the area.
Local candidates must meet the following criteria:
Minimum of age 15 for glider training
Age 16-19 for powered flight training
Possession of a student pilot certificate
Possession of FAA medical certificate (private pilot students)
Be able to begin their flight training within 60 days of receiving the award
Additional consideration will be given to candidates who are former Young Eagles, EAA student members, and actively participating in the EAA Flight Plan, specifically the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course. The candidate must be active in our local Chapter and demonstrate an eagerness to participate in Chapter events and activities.
Once selected by the chapter, the candidate will also be screened by EAA through an application process. If approved by EAA, the scholarship recipient will have to comply with the following requirements:
Partake in two hours of chapter volunteer service per month, such as:
Young Eagles rally volunteering.
Volunteer at pancake breakfast/fly-ins
Chapter build project support
Chapter gathering participation
Chapter social media and website maintenance
Submit regular progress reports during monthly check-ins
Reach designated flight training milestones, as outlined by EAA's training timeline
EAA Chapter 839 awards one Ray Scholarship per year. Applicants are required to submit an application to the Scholarship Coordinator in January of the year for which they anticipate starting flight training.
Contact us HERE for more information regarding the Ray Scholarship.
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