Youth Aviation Scholarship Fund

The Bremerton Pilots Association is offering a $3500 scholarship for young men and women in the greater Puget Sound area who have the desire to obtain a Private Pilot License. This Scholarship is made possible by donations and fund raising activities by the Bremerton Pilots Association and friends of aviation in the community.

Scholarship Fundraiser

THANK YOU!

Your generous bids, purchases and donations brought in over $11,000 for aviation scholarships. 

Other ways to give to BPA's Youth Aviation Scholarship Fund:

Donate by credit card through our secure online portal. In an effort to keep monthly website costs down, we are limited to pre-set donation levels, currently $10, $25, $50, $100, $250 or $500.

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Donate through your Paypal account. This option allows you to donate any amount of your choosing.

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Mail a check to:
Bremerton Pilots Association
Youth Scholarship Fund
c/o Bremerton National Airport
8850 SW State Hwy 3
Bremerton, WA 98312

Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will be put directly toward Youth Aviation Scholarships for aspiring young aviators in the greater Puget Sound area!

How to Apply for a Scholarship:

Sponsors

This Scholarship is made possible with donations and fund-raising activities by the Bremerton Pilots Association, the Port of Bremerton, and friends of aviation in the community.

Funding Structure

Students who are awarded a Scholarship must begin their training within 30 days of the award and pass the Private Pilot Checkride within 180 days.

A $3500 check from the Bremerton Pilots Association Scholarship Fund will be presented to the student on successful completion of the requirement above. At the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, an extension may be granted for extenuating circumstances if this request is received in writing prior to the 180 days deadline.

Eligibility

Young men and women who are at least 16-1/2 years of age, and who have not yet reached their 30th birthday, are encouraged to submit an application.

Applicants 30 years of age and older will be considered on a case by case basis depending on availability of funding.

Applicants must reside in the greater Puget Sound Area.

Selection Criteria:

1. Serious about obtaining a Private Pilot License.
2. Shows good character.
3. Currently has, and is likely to maintain, an above average scholastic average (minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale). You will need to provide a transcript.
   
4. Demonstrates an aptitude for flight training through successful involvement and/or completion of similar activities.
5. Shows good discipline and attitude.
6. Shows a clear commitment to completing his/her training.
7. Can meet the time parameters of the program

How to Apply

1. Download the Scholarship Application to your computer. Then, open the file in Adobe Acrobat, which will allow you to complete the form on your computer. Or, print the file, fill it out by hand, and then scan and save.
   
2. Before submitting, rename your file so it includes your name in the file name (for example, BPA-Scholarship-SamSmith.pdf). 
3. Scan and save a copy of your latest high school or college transcript, again using your name in the file name (for example, Transcripts-SamSmith.pdf).
4. Submit both documents using the form at the right.

Applications are accepted year-round, and are processed in the order received. The Scholarship Committee meets regularly to review applications. Successful candidates will be invited to interview in person or by live video conferencing.