MISSOURI PILOTS ASSOCIATION
Educational Endowment Fund
Norman Lawnick Aerospace Education Scholarship
(Application must be filled out completely. Type or Print Clearly)
(Applications will be accepted between January 1 and April 1)
This $1,000.00 scholarship is available through the Scholarship Committee of the Missouri Pilots Association. Scholarship(s) are awarded annually, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, to applicants who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in an aviation related curriculum at a Missouri college or university. Award(s) will be made to students pursuing a degree in any field of Aviation, without regard to gender, race, religion or national origin. Through these scholarship(s) the organization hopes to encourage the growth of aviation related industry and education in the state of Missouri.
CRITERIA:
To apply, a student must:
a. be a full time student in good academic standing at a Missouri institution of higher learning.
b. be worthy, deserving and of good moral character.
c. show promise of leadership and academic ability in the field of aviation.
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. The recipient(s) of the MPA Scholarship(s) will be recommended by the Scholarship Committee. Recipient(s) shall be approved by the Missouri Pilots Association Board of Directors.
2. The application(s) must be delivered or postmarked by April 01. Recipient(s) shall be announced by May 15 of any given year.
3. The Educational Endowment Fund Board of Trustees will annually submit the number and award(s) amount to be approved by the MPA Board of Directors. If adequate funding is not available, the Board of Trustees will exercise the option of making no selection.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be delivered / postmarked by April 01 to:
Missouri Pilots Association
889 Malibu Road Unit #61
Osage Beach, MO 65065-3532
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General Information
(Name of Applicant)
Home Address City State Zip Code
College or Other Address City State Zip Code
Telephone (home) Telephone (cell) Telephone (college)
Date of Birth Email Address
Academic Information
Educational institution name
Educational institution address
Type of Program Seeking: ( ) Certificate ( ) Associate ( ) Bachelor ( ) Masters ( ) Doctoral
Current Standing (year completed): ( ) High School ( ) College Freshman ( ) College Sophomore
( ) College Junior or Other
Curriculum Hours Completed ______Expected Date of Graduation: ______
Area of Study (Major): ______Current Grade Point Average: ______
Notable Scholastic or Career Honors: ______
Campus & Community organizations you belong to: ______
List Hobbies and related interests: ______
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References
Name Relationship Telephone No. Email
Name Relationship Telephone No. Email
Essay “Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation”
Write a 300 word essay (typed, double-spaced) on why you wish to pursue a career in aviation.
Scholarship Data
To be eligible for the $1,000.00 Norman Lawnick Aerospace Education Scholarship you must:
1. Submit a completed application form.
2. Provide a transcript of all academic work.
3. Provide a typewritten essay describing your sincere interest in an aviation career.
4. Provide two references, (non family members) with contact information .
5. Be a student attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university full time within the state of Missouri.
Before submitting, check off items to be included with this application:
( ) Transcript copy
( ) Reference Information
( ) Essay “Career in Aviation”
I certify that the information provided is true and complete. If selected, I understand that I must meet the criteria as outlined in this application at the beginning of the semester in which the scholarship is to be applied to my student account. If my status should change before/during the academic year, I understand that I must notify the Department to which this application has been submitted. I further understand that a change in my status may affect my eligibility and the application of the scholarship to my student account.
Signature Date
Return completed application and supporting documents by April 01, to
Missouri Pilots Association
889 Malibu Road Unit #61
Osage Beach, MO 65065-3532
Form may be reproduced locally. Recipients only will be contacted by May 15regarding the details of their scholarship. Recipients may be asked to submit a head shot photograph for scholarship announcement in publications. Scholarship checks are sent to the colleges or universities by June 01 and are to be used for tuition and lab fees for the upcoming school year.
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