AEA MEMBERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Aircraft Electronics AsSociation

- Attn: AEA Educational Foundation

4217 South Hocker Drive

Independence, MO 64055-4723

 Phone: (816) 373-6565                     Fax: (816) 478-3100

        E-mail: info@aea.net                                                                

Web: www.aea.net

Summary: To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) and their relatives.

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently­enrolled college students who are either members or the children, grandchildren, or other dependents of members of the association. Applicants must be planning to work on a college degree in any field of study at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution or international equivalent institution. Along with their application, they must submit a transcript of high school or coll~ge grades (GPA of 2.5 or higher), a letter of recommendation, and a 300-word essay on why they believe they have talent or ability related to their academic major and career goal. Financial need is not considered.

Financial data: The stipend is $1,500; funds must be used for tuition. Duration: 1 year.

Additional information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the Chuck Peacock Honorary Scholarship, the Gene Baker Memorial Scholarship, and the Jim Cook Honorary Scholarship.

Number awarded: 2 or 3 each year.

Deadline: January