James C. Ray Continuing Education Scholarship

Overview

The JCR Continuing Education Scholarship (CES) is awarded to graduating seniors who will continue their academic pathway at a post-secondary institution of their choice in pursuit of a career in aviation. Once awarded, recipients are eligible for three additional years of funding contingent upon their submitting updated documents for the respective school year.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Polk County student (public or private high school) OR an equivalent homeschooled student residing in Polk County
  • 100 volunteer hours serving aviation-related activities since freshman year
  • Demonstration of sustained extra-curricular activities, e.g. sports, student clubs, community organizations

Application Submission Requirements (submitted online via scholarship portal):

  • Application form (online via scholarship portal)
  • A 3-minute pre-recorded video detailing:
    • Selected career pathway
    • How the scholarship will support the selected career pathway
    • One recent (last 5 years) aviation innovation and its impact on the industry
  • Letter of recommendation from a professional

Application Interview

Finalists will be asked to schedule an interview with the Scholarship Committee to discuss in person how the student will benefit from the scholarship funds.

Application window: February 1-28

Questions?

Contact JCRScholarships@flysnf.org


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