Aviation Scholarship Directory 2008 FAQs
Do you offer a military discount?
Yes. As a thank you to our men and women who give of themselves to serve our country, all orders with an APO or FPO shipping address will receive an automatic 20% discount off the total order.
How long does it take to get the book?
We ship by USPS Priority Mail, which takes about 3-5 days.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping by USPS Priority Mail is $7, which is our actual cost for postage and packaging.
How many aviation scholarships are in the book that are for flight training? For flight training that is not part of a college major?
There are 72 for PPL not involving college or aviation majors, 180 for aviation majors, 69 for advanced ratings, 12 for pre-solo training.
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Where does the information come from?
The how-to guides and articles are written from Heather M. Cook's extensive experience in applying for and winning scholarships, and helping others to do the same.
The scholarship information comes from a variety of sources, including the internet and personal contact with various organizations that provide the scholarships. All of the information is available publicly, it is "out there" to find, and the advantage of the Aviation Scholarship Directory 2008 is that Heather M. Cook has done the work for you. She spent the extensive hours finding the scholarships, researching the information, and verifying that the information is as accurate as possible, so that you don't have to.
I found a scholarship in the book that is not due for several months, but I am close to the end of my license. Should I stop my training for a while to wait for the scholarship, or just fork out the bucks myself now?
Every person's situation is different, and we do not presume to make general recommendations, but we can say that the scholarship committees are usually looking for someone who is motivated and flies regularly.
If you really cannot afford to fly at all without a scholarship, tell the committee this in your essay or an accompanying letter, and they will take your financial need into account when they notice your lack of recent flying hours (this is a scholarship after all, usually meant for those with financial need).
However, if you are able to keep flying even occasionally, that is a good thing; both to keep up your skills and to demonstrate that you will go well out of your way to fly. Scholarship committees like this.
What are the chances of my actually winning a scholarship?
Scholarships are not guarantees. Just qualifying for one, or even applying for one, is not a ticket to the money. However, there are so many scholarships out there, that there is a decent chance that you could get at least one, if not a few, depending on your personal circumstances.
The Aviation Scholarship Directory 2008, this website, and our free weekly Aviation Scholarship Tips Email Newsletter all have helpful advice on how to strengthen your application and avoid common pitfalls to improve your chances of winning.
How much money would I get from a scholarship?
That depends on the scholarship. The average is about $2,500, though a few are only about $500 or as much as $37,500! The majority of scholarships are around $1,000 to $5,000.
How long does it take to get the money if I win? How will I get the money?
It usually takes from about three weeks to two months after the scholarhsip deadline. Some scholarships will mail you a check directly, though more commonly they will give a check to the flight school, college, or program that you are training with. Sometimes they will require that you front the money and submit receipts for reimbursement.
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