Established in 1988 as the International Aerospace Hall of Fame (IAHF) Endowment Fund by the IAHF Board of Directors, with funds provided by Bill Gibbs, a San Diego businessman and founder of what is now Montgomery Field, for the purpose of providing financial assistance for students pursuing a career in aviation, or an aerospace related field, with emphasis placed on those who plan to pursue a technical specialty. In 1990 the IAHF Endowment Fund was renamed the Bill Gibbs Endowment Fund.
Value:
$2,500-$4,000
Eligibility Factors and Limitations:
Graduating seniors of San Diego County high schools who will be attending a four-year college.
Basis of Selection:
- Academic achievement.
- Strong aviation/aerospace career interests.
- Pursuing a degree in math, physics, science, or engineering.
Application Procedure:
Interested students can submit an application by filling in the online application. Eligible applicants will be interviewed.
Contact:
The San Diego Air & Space Museum online.
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Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 1
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