Choose Aerospace, SKILLED Nation Call on Industry to Support 2027 Scholars

​Choose Aerospace and SKILLED Nation are calling on industry partners to help fund the next round of scholarships for students pursuing careers in aviation maintenance.

Demand for scholarship support continues to far exceed available funding. During the last scholarship cycle, 586 eligible students from 44 states and more than 120 school campuses applied for assistance, but funding was available for just 20 recipients. Nearly three-quarters of applicants came from households earning less than $75,000 annually, underscoring the financial barriers many aspiring technicians face as they work toward their careers.

For the 2027 program, scholarships will be awarded in $5,000 increments, providing students with meaningful support toward the cost of their aviation maintenance education.

Industry partners interested in funding a full scholarship are encouraged to commit $5,000 by September 30. Contributions of less than $5,000 are also welcome and will be combined with other industry contributions to fund additional $5,000 student awards. Every contribution helps expand the number of students the program can support.

By investing in these students today, industry partners are helping remove financial barriers to training while strengthening the pipeline of skilled aviation maintenance professionals our industry will depend on tomorrow.

If you have questions about supporting the scholarship fund, contact us.