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California Aeronautical University will award a scholarship up to $150,000 to one high school senior

Your dream of becoming a professional pilot and earning an aviation degree can come true with the “Dreams Take Flight Scholarship,” which can cover the tuition and fees associated with California Aeronautical University’s Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree.

In an effort to help the next generation start successful careers as professional pilots, California Aeronautical University is proud to offer the “Dreams Take Flight Scholarship.” Awarded to one current high school senior, the Scholarship can cover the tuition and fees associated with California Aeronautical University’s Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree, an award amount up to $150,000.

As a strong advocate of aviation, California Aeronautical University has invested in the future of the aviation industry as it strives to introduce younger generations to the rewarding and achievable careers available in the aeronautical industry. The Dreams Take Flight Scholarship aligns with the University’s mission to promote aviation across the country and can help one lucky high school student earn their professional pilot degree at no cost.*

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“With the Dreams Take Flight Scholarship, we want to engage high school students and high school counselors in ways that bring aviation careers to the forefront,” says Matthew Johnston, California Aeronautical University President. “We hope that this opportunity will show that becoming a professional pilot is within reach and not just a dream anymore.”

The Dreams Take Flight Scholarship will go towards the cost of the three-year Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree, including tuition and minimum flight hour requirements.

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Eligible scholarship recipients must be a current high school senior, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, provide two letters of recommendation and submit a personal statement in the form of an essay or video. Students must also meet the admissions requirements for the professional pilot degree program described in the University’s catalog. The award recipient will be chosen based on personal goals, academic interest and merit.

The scholarship application can be found online: www.calaero.edu/dreamstakeflight. The application deadline is March 31, 2019, and the scholarship winner will be announced Monday, June 10, 2019.

The Dreams Take Flight Scholarship is one of several scholarships that California Aeronautical University offers. The Career Path University Scholarship awards $2,000 to recent high school graduates or GED recipients for use on the University’s aviation programs. Additionally, the Emergency Responder Scholarship awards $3,000 to eligible law enforcement personnel, fire fighters, public safety employees and their immediate family who attend the University.

To learn more about the Dreams Take Flight Scholarship, contact California Aeronautical University at 661.615.5915 or visit their website, www.calaero.edu/dreamstakeflight.

Topics: Flight School, Aviation Education Programs, Scholarship

California Aeronautical University

California Aeronautical University (CAU) is preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. Serving students from all over the country, the University offers career-focused programs in aviation, aviation business, and aircraft maintenance. With on-airport locations throughout California and in Arizona that provide an ideal learning environment, CAU courses are delivered in a year-round, fast-paced schedule that enables students to enter the pipeline for aviation careers in a shorter amount of time. Through the University’s strong partnerships with airlines, influential aviation organizations, and leaders in the aviation community, CAU graduates become a part of a larger aviation network and reap the benefits of these relationships, including direct access to several airline cadet programs. The University offers access federal student financial aid, scholarships, and veteran benefits to those who qualify. For more information, visit calaero.edu