In honor of their service to our country, American Airlines will award one (1) $5,000 scholarship to a military veteran who is pursing aviation/aeronautical education or training. This award will be paid directly to the accredited flight school, institution or college. Candidates will be evaluated on achievements, teamwork, leadership skills, motivation and community service involvement. Please submit application according to WAI scholarship guidelines. Finalists will be interviewed at WAI conference unless on deployment.In addition to WAI requirements applicant must:1. Have honorably served in the United States Armed Services and provide proof such as a DD form 214 or current military ID2. Include name and address for the accredited institution, flight or training center used.3. Be available for interview at the WAI conference or phone interview if deployed.American Airlines has a long history of supporting our armed forces and veterans. With more than 60 percent of American's pilots and 10 percent of all American and American Eagle Airlines employees serving as active military or veterans, the company places a strong emphasis on its military and veteran's initiatives. American Airlines supports members of the military, veterans and their families in their communities, as well as when they travel, including special military airfares. American Airlines provides assistance to numerous non-profit organizations, and our employees engage in a wide variety of events and activities in support of our Military.(Scholarship value $5000)
For Further Reading,
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- Worldwide KODAK Scholarship Program 2011
- USA:Marie Tharp Fellowship at Columbia University
- Global Supplementary Grant Program 2011,USA
- The Nestlé Scholarship for Women
- L’Oréal-UNESCO Regional fellowships for Women in Sub-Sahara Africa
- USA: Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship
- Faculty for the Future Program - Supporting Women in Science At The University of Sydney
- Canada:IFUW International Fellowships For Women 2011/2012
- United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Fellowships for Developing Countries
