Academy of Model Aeronautics Scholarships

Thank you for your interest in the Academy of Model Aeronautics scholarship program. The amount and number of scholarships awarded each year by the AMA depends upon the number of applicants and their qualifications. Endowments and scholarships for graduating high school seniors are distributed in various amounts on the basis of AMA modeling activities, scholastic and citizenship achievement. All applications are considered and evaluated by the AMA Scholarship Committee that makes a recommendation to the Executive Council, the AMA’s Board of Directors.

You will have the option at points of your application form to apply for any of the following for which you are eligible:

• The Cliff & Nancy Telford Scholarship award ($5,000 value) is given annually to the individual with the best competitive record, based on participation in activities within the AMA and FAI classifications. All students - both graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled post-secondary students - are invited to apply.
• The Planesmen Aerospace Engineering Degree Scholarship ($5,000) is given to an applicant graduating from high school in the year in which the award is granted or currently enrolled at an accredited university attending a school of engineering.
• The Planesmen Aircraft Technician/Maintenance Program (ATP/AMP) Scholarship ($2,500) is granted to an applicant attending an accredited ATP/AMP school. The applicant must be seeking education in ATP/AMP, Airframe and Powerplant, or Avionics Technician.

If you are a graduating high school senior:

• The Ryan M. Sherrow Memorial Scholarship ($500 value) is based on a graduating high school senior’s overall involvement in the hobby of model aviation.
• The Charles H. Grant Scholarship ($500-8000 value) is awarded based on several important criteria. All facets of an applicant's background are taken into consideration. A well-rounded applicant may be more qualified than one who excels only in one aspect. This scholarship is awarded to mulitple applicants annually.

If you are a currently enrolled as a post-secondary student:

• The Basil & Dorothy Cooper Memorial Scholarship ($500 value) is given annually to an individual applicant.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must:

1. Have been an AMA member for 36 continuous months prior to the February 3rd application deadline.
2. Indicate an anticipated major or trade, as well as the colleges, universities, and or trade schools to which the applicant has applied.
3. Agree to submit a W-9 form if awarded an AMA scholarship or award.

To be considered, all graduating high school seniors must provide official transcript and a reference from a school official.