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.
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