EAA Chapter 240 invests in the future of aviation through several programs and initiatives, an example of which is the Fred Kacena Flight Training Scholarship, which provides awardees with flight training using scholarship funding provided by EAA Chapter 240 and the EAA National organization.
The Annual Scholarship Program is offered by EAA240 in memory of the late Fred Kacena, a founding and active member of the chapter for over 40 years and a generous donor of a major financial gift to the chapter. Its continuance is enabled by generous sponsorship from EAA240 members, promoting aviation for youths.
The Chapter board and the general membership decided that the most appropriate use of the generosity shown by Fred Kacena and the Chapter membership should be a scholarship fund for youngsters who can demonstrate an interest in learning to fly and are deserving of financial assistance to realize their dream. Each year, we have raised funds to be able to offer these unique flight training opportunities to qualified youngsters.
We also have access to a scholarship offered by the EAA National organization, which can provide even more funding toward your aviation goals. The application form available below is used for both scholarships. The required criteria for the scholarship application and further information are available on the form.
Qualificaitons
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- US Citizen and resident of the tristate area.
- Minimum age of 15 for glider training
- Age 16-19 for powered flight training
- Possession of a student pilot certificate
- Possession of an FAA medical certificate (private pilot students)
- Be able to begin their flight training at New Garden Flying Field within 60 days of receiving the award (if not already started)
Additional consideration will be given to candidates who are former Young Eagles, EAA student members, and actively participating in the EAA Flight Plan.
Scholarship or any other questions can be answered by email to scholarships@eaa240.org or via a questions form on our website eaa240.org.
EAA240 is proud of the accomplishments of the program over recent years with several of the scholarship awardees having gone on to further their education and success in aviation. Several awardees are now holding professional roles as commercial and military pilots. Many others are continuing their aviation interests by becoming pilot/mechanics and flight instructors. The EAA240 Scholarship works!
What’s next?
If selected, the scholarship recipient will have to comply with the following requirements:
Partake in two hours of chapter volunteer service per month, such as:
- Young Eagles rally volunteering.
- Volunteer at pancake breakfast/fly-ins
- Chapter build project support
- Chapter gathering participation
- Chapter social media and website maintenance
- Submit regular progress reports during monthly check-ins
- Reach designated flight training milestones, as outlined by the training timeline