Will Be Awarded To WA High School Seniors With Aviation Interests

In honor of the annual Pathfinder Award given by the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Embry-Riddle has announced the creation of a new Future Pathfinders Scholarship for ERAU students from the state of Washington.

According to a university press release, Embry-Riddle will initially establish five annual scholarships to high school seniors, based on individual academic achievement and leadership qualities. The scholarships are valued at $20,000 each, based on a four-year academic program at $5,000 per year. Eventually, the program is expected to grow to 20 Future Pathfinders scholarships annually.

"Embry-Riddle is proud to endorse initiatives that will introduce and support the goals of young men and women interested in studying engineering, emerging technologies, and management of new technology," said Gary Hamme, Embry-Riddle vice president of Marketing and Enrollment Management. "The university is especially proud to support initiatives for advancement of aviation and aerospace."

The scholarships will be given to Washington students enrolling in a four-year full-time undergraduate program at either of Embry-Riddle's two locations in Prescott, AZ, or Daytona Beach, FL. The scholarships will be renewed annually as long as the student remains full-time, and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Scholarship selection will be based on information submitted on a student's application, as well as a separate scholarship application and essay. Future Pathfinders Scholarship recipients will be recognized annually with Museum of Flight Pathfinder honorees at the Pathfinder Awards Gala.

Embry-Riddle will host a scholarship event November 19 at The Museum of Flight. Interested high school seniors and their families are invited to attend. Students will be able to submit their admission application and scholarship application at the event.

FMI: www.erau.edu, www.museumofflight.org