Michigan Business Aviation Foundation to administer all scholarship programs

​MBAA is proud to partner with the Michigan Business Aviation Foundation (MBAF) as we continue to support the next generation of business aviation professionals.  We thank our partners and donors for their continued support.

2025 Scholarship Opportunities!


WACS:  Women's Aviation Career Symposium Scholarship:

Scholarship application opens October 1, 2024. 
Applications are due January 15, 2025, at 5pm.
Clik here to apply:  https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/WomensAviationCareerSymposium2025




MBAA/MBAF Scholarships:
**This application is now closed for 2024.  Please watch for 2025 dates!

- One ATP/CTP Certification course and eLearning Subscription provided by Flight Safety International*
        *For pilots only.   The pilot must possess a valid Commercial Pilot Certification, Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine Rating.

- Four $10,000 Cash Awards - each with one year subscription to eLearning through Flight Safety International.

2024 MBAA.MBAF Maintenance Scholarship:
​**This application is now closed for 2024.  Please watch for 2025 dates!
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- The scholarship application window will be April 1st, 2024 thru July 31st, 2024.
Aircraft Maintenance Training Awards:
One (1) CAE training course of recipient’s choice. 1). Practical Aircraft Wiring (40 hours) or Aviation Interpersonal Management (40 hours).
• Course Description: Either of these courses is a 5-day course to be conducted onsite at a CAE training facility. *Travel stipend provided.
 
One (1) Flight Safety International (FSI) Maintenance Initial Training Course in the Learjet 40/45 program.
• Course Description: This is a 10-day aircraft specific maintenance training course conducted onsite at FSI Tucson, AZ or virtually. *Travel stipend provided for onsite selection.
 
One (1) Flight Safety International (FSI) Principles of Troubleshooting Course.
•Course Description: This is a 2.5-day event that can be conducted onsite at appropriate FSI facility. *Travel stipend provided.
 
Engine Maintenance Training Awards:
Two (2) Williams International Engine Training Courses
• Course Description: This is a 5-day Line Maintenance Training Course conducted at the Williams International Training Center in Walled Lake, MI.
 
Avionics Training Awards:
One (1) Collins King Air ProLine Fusion Flight Line Maintenance.
• Course Description: This is a 5-day course that can be conducted onsite (Cedar Rapids, IA) or virtually.
*Travel Stipend provided for onsite selection.
 
Cash Award
•One (1) $5,000 Award
 
 Qualifications for all Maintenance and Avionics Training Awards: Applicant must be currently enrolled in a college/university aviation maintenance program or an accredited aviation maintenance technical training school (Part 147).
 
*Cash Travel Stipend: Applicants will provide a travel cost proposal for approval, once approved and travel is completed the scholarship recipient will be reimbursed for reasonable travel costs (airfare, hotel, food, ground transportation).  ​​​

MAINTENANCE APPLY HERE

Congratulations 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Morgan Boyd - Flight Safety International Maintenance Initial
Alexander Carpenter - Williams International Engine Training
Keaton Jeffrey - Williams International Engine Training
Noah Brown - FlightSafety Principles of Troubleshooting Training
Owen Smith - Cash Scholarship
Leo Ngoune - CAE Maintenance Initial Training
Grace VanVels - Collins Aerospace Pro Line Training
Emily Cemazar (WMU)
Matthew Stiffler (WMU)
Preston Matheny - Giving Wings Aviation LLC
Alex Young - Northwestern Michigan College   

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