We are looking for passionate, career-oriented individuals in the aviation industry. Applicants must show intent on giving back to the aviation community and furthering aviation safety.
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
Local Youth Glider to Solo at Crystal Airport (46CN)
Deadline: Extended to June 30th, 2024
We provide funding for glider flight training through your first solo, up to $4,400. To include; glider rental, aero tows, instructor time, and flight simulator time. You must be at least 13 years of age by August 15th and a U.S. Citizen to apply.
All training is to be held at The Soaring Academy (Crystalaire Airport 46CN) in Llano, CA.
Note: Applicant must provide non-owned renters insurance at time of solo.
Fixed-wing private pilot license at Santa Paula Airport (KSZP)
Deadline: December 31st
Get your pilot's license in a tailwheel aircraft! We will provide funding for aircraft rental and fuel up to 60 hours of flight time. Scholarship awardee will be responsible for flight instructor hourly rate. All experience levels are welcome. Applicants must be a US citizen and at least fifteen (15) years old to apply. All training to be held at KSZP Santa Paula, California.
Tail-wheel endorsement
Spring Deadline: March 31st, Summer Deadline: June 30th, Fall Deadline: September 30th
The Figure 1 Foundation strongly promotes becoming a tail-wheel pilot. The skills acquired while flying tail-wheel aircraft will add to any pilot’s safety and also looks great on a resume. The applicant must have a Private Pilot License or higher accreditation to apply. We will provide up to $1,750.00 in total funding.
Training held at KSZP Santa Paula, California.
International applications welcome.
Upset Recovery | Spin Training | Introduction to Aerobatics
Spring Deadline: March 31st, Summer Deadline: June 30th, Fall Deadline: September 30th
This program provides you with a FAA spin endorsement. You will obtain the experience needed for correct and precise actions responding to in-flight emergencies and unusual attitude recovery. You will also obtain the ability to perform an aerobatic sequence and achieve an IAC Smooth Award. The applicant must have a Private Pilot License or higher accreditation to apply. We will provide up to $4,200 in total funding.
Training held at KSZP Santa Paula, California.
International applications welcome.
Aerobatic Judge Certification
Deadline: December 31st
We will make you a Certified Aerobatic Judge. The certification program covers the cost of a weekend judges school and travel expenses to and from the aerobatic contest where you earn your required judges assisting, as well as regional judges exam cost. No prior flight experience needed. We will provide up to $1,100.00 in total funding.
International applications welcome.
Applicant Checklist
1. Complete Figure 1 Foundation Scholarship Application Form
2. Provide up to ( 3 ) letters of recommendation
3. Complete the Figure 1 Foundation questionnaire
4. Include a copy of your Resume
5. Copies of all aviation and medical certificates, photo ID, and at least three ( 3 ) pages of your pilot logbook, if applicable.
6. Scan and email all documents to Lisa Kienholz at lkienholz@fig1f.com by the specified deadline. The complete application and all related documentation must be scanned in a single multi-page PDF file. Please do not use any file sharing, third-party sites.
Note: If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation from us "receipt of application", then we did not receive your application. Please try to submit again. We have tech problems from time to time and e-mails sometimes get lost. Thanks you.
Scholarship Guidelines
There is no limit to how often a student can be considered for scholarships, so we encourage students to apply every year.
Applicants are not guaranteed a scholarship and the selection process is highly competitive. The Foundation awards scholarships to a select group of highly qualified individuals.
Scholarship winners must agree to the terms outlined in the scholarship acceptance form.