First-Ever Scholarship Provides Full Flight Training Valued At Over $100,000

Delta Connection Academy announced this month the availability of its first full flight training scholarship -- which includes tuition, housing and books valued at over $100,000.

To apply, candidates must meet the outlined criteria below and submit the following information:

• Must be 18 yrs of age or older;
• Download and complete the Application of Admission form found at the FMI link below;
• Minimum of two years college experience and copy of Associates Degree or transcripts showing credits that would equal an AA degree;
• Copy of 1st or 2nd class FAA medical certificate. If medical certificate is needed, please visit www.flightphysical.com to find a certified flight physician in your area;
• Copy of US passport or US birth certificate;
• Copy of drivers license;
• Copy of any pilot certificate(s) – not required;
• Three (3) one page letters of recommendation. Limit one from family;
• Typed, descriptive 500-word essay on your passion for aviation and how this scholarship would impact your career goals; and
• Copy of resume
• OBAP member in good standing (Membership is open to all, visit www.obap.org for more information)

Candidates interested in applying for this scholarship must submit a completed application package including five copies postmarked no later than July 1, 2008. Finalists will be selected and interviewed by a selection committee.

The winning candidate will be announced at the Organization of Black Airline Pilots conference in Miami during the week of August 11-16, 2008.

FMI: www.deltaconnectionacademy.com, www.obap.org