Mitchell Cary and Don Gum Memorial Aviation Scholarship
National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) · Ohio (8-county National Aviation Heritage Area)
Section 1What National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) publishes
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Section 2Deadline reminders
No fixed deadline posted.
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Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $1,500
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,025
- Left to fund
- $16,500
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Open to applicants who live or attend school in one of the eight National Aviation Heritage Area counties in Ohio (Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Shelby, Warren), or who have completed the Air Camp program. Applicants must be able to pass an FAA third-class medical or hold a valid Ohio driver's license; the award funds Private Pilot or Light Sport flight lessons.
Section 5How to apply
- Read the full requirements on National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA)'s official page. Applying is free.
- Line up the slow pieces early: recommendation letters, transcripts, and any medical or student pilot certificate the provider asks for.
- Write the essay with numbers, not passion: name your certificate goal, your school, your hours so far, and exactly what this award covers. Build your plan so every figure in the essay is real.
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Section 8Quick answers
How much is the Mitchell Cary and Don Gum Memorial Aviation Scholarship?
The published award is $1,500. One $1,500 award toward Private Pilot or Light Sport flight lessons.
When is the Mitchell Cary and Don Gum Memorial Aviation Scholarship deadline?
National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Annual; the most recent cycle closed in early spring and the next cycle dates are not yet published.
Who is eligible for the Mitchell Cary and Don Gum Memorial Aviation Scholarship?
Open to applicants who live or attend school in one of the eight National Aviation Heritage Area counties in Ohio (Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Shelby, Warren), or who have completed the Air Camp program. Applicants must be able to pass an FAA third-class medical or hold a valid Ohio driver's license; the award funds Private Pilot or Light Sport flight lessons.
How do I apply for the Mitchell Cary and Don Gum Memorial Aviation Scholarship?
Apply for free on National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA)'s official page. There is no application fee, and no legitimate aviation scholarship charges one or asks for your Social Security number. Have your essay, recommendation letters, and any required certificates ready before the window opens.