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The Strategic Scholarship Program
The aviation maintenance workforce shortage is real—and growing. As demand accelerates, employers need earlier, clearer, and more affordable pathways into FAA-certificated careers. The Choose Aerospace Strategic Scholarship Program helps close that gap by supporting students pursuing aviation technical education and connecting them directly to industry.
Why This Scholarship Matters
Too many capable candidates are blocked from aviation maintenance careers due to cost and limited access. Strategic scholarships remove those barriers—while helping employers engage with future technicians earlier in their career journey. This program focuses on students most likely to succeed and places them on a direct path to high-wage, in-demand aviation careers.
Built for Industry Impact
In partnership with the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), the Strategic Scholarship Program reaches:
Supporters gain visibility, engagement opportunities, and direct access to scholarship applicants seeking education and employment—delivering measurable value for both students and employers.
Powered by Industry Support
This program is made possible through industry investment. Contributions fund student scholarships while also supporting program operations, outreach, and workforce pipeline expansion. Industry funding ensures the program stays aligned with real hiring needs and delivers practical, workforce-ready outcomes.
Partner With Us
Join the organizations that supported the Strategic Scholarship Program in 2026 and and help shape the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals. Commit support today, or reach out to schedule a call with our team to learn more.
The aviation maintenance workforce shortage is real—and growing. As demand accelerates, employers need earlier, clearer, and more affordable pathways into FAA-certificated careers. The Choose Aerospace Strategic Scholarship Program helps close that gap by supporting students pursuing aviation technical education and connecting them directly to industry.
Why This Scholarship Matters
Too many capable candidates are blocked from aviation maintenance careers due to cost and limited access. Strategic scholarships remove those barriers—while helping employers engage with future technicians earlier in their career journey. This program focuses on students most likely to succeed and places them on a direct path to high-wage, in-demand aviation careers.
Built for Industry Impact
In partnership with the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), the Strategic Scholarship Program reaches:
- 215+ FAA-certificated A&P schools
- 50+ Choose Aerospace programs (largely high schools)
- 24,000+ enrolled students nationwide
Supporters gain visibility, engagement opportunities, and direct access to scholarship applicants seeking education and employment—delivering measurable value for both students and employers.
Powered by Industry Support
This program is made possible through industry investment. Contributions fund student scholarships while also supporting program operations, outreach, and workforce pipeline expansion. Industry funding ensures the program stays aligned with real hiring needs and delivers practical, workforce-ready outcomes.
Partner With Us
Join the organizations that supported the Strategic Scholarship Program in 2026 and and help shape the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals. Commit support today, or reach out to schedule a call with our team to learn more.