Paul A. Fahey Aviation Scholarship
The Paul A. Fahey Scholarship, established by the Willa Brown Aviation Academy, provides $13,000 toward earning a Private Pilot License. Open to current and past participants in WBAA programs—including Camp Willa, Wings to Fly, and the Madison Youth Aviation Club. The scholarship honors Paul A. Fahey, whose lifelong passion for aviation began as a young boy on his family farm in Belleville, Wisconsin. Watching airplanes pass overhead, he dreamed of one day becoming a pilot—a dream he fulfilled in 1978 when he began flight training.
Scholarship Dates
- Application Opening Date: March 1
- Application Deadline: April 15th
- Notification of Recipients: May 30th
Eligibility
- Age: Must be 16 years of age or older to apply.
- Medical: Must hold at least a valid FAA Third Class Medical Certificate (See HERE for a list of local FAA Medical Examiners).
- Legal Status: Applicants must be US citizens or eligible to receive flight training (FAA flight training requirement).
- Membership: Include a resume that highlights your aviation-related experiences and achievements. Must be in good standing with WBAA and have completed one of its programs (Camp Willa, Wings To Fly, Madison Youth Aviation Club, or WBAA Aviation Experience (through MMSD).
- Intention: Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to Aviation through academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
What Is Required
- Application Form: Complete the online application form available on the WBAA website.
- Essay: Submit a 500-word essay describing the genesis of your interest in aviation, your aviation goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve them, including financial need and parental support.
- Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your character, commitment, and potential in the field of aviation.
- Resume: Include a resume that highlights your aviation-related experiences and achievements.
*requirements stated above are per WBAA's Scholarship Policy
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