ALPA Scholarship

AWARDS

One 4-year undergraduate college scholarship is awarded each year. The total monetary value is $12,000 with $3,000 disbursed annually to the recipient for four consecutive years, provided that adequate academic standing is maintained (3.0 GPA).

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Sons or daughters of medically retired, long-term disabled or deceased pilot members of the Air Line Pilots Association. Although the program envisions selection of a student enrolling as a college freshman, eligible individuals who are already enrolled in college may also apply. The student must be enrolled in a program of studies principally creditable toward a baccalaureate degree.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

The Vice President-Administration and Vice President-Finance of the Association are charged with the responsibility of selecting the recipient(s). Both academic capability and financial need are given appropriate consideration. Selection(s) are made by no later than July of each year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications for the scholarship should not be submitted prior to an applicant's senior year in high school and preferably after the first semester of that senior year.