Scholorship Opportunity

Tim Barzen recently stopped by the hangar, and asked that I get the information out about this great opportunity! If you are, or have kids/grandkids/friends etc., who are eligible, be sure to get your applications in by February 28th!

Aviation Scholarship Announcement

The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHoF) is pleased to announce the availability of two scholarships to be awarded at the Annual MAHoF Induction Banquet. These scholarships will be awarded to individuals who are pursuing a career in the aviation industry. Each scholarship is $500.

Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who will be graduating from high school this year or to individuals who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary aviation related program—i.e. college aviation program, flight training, aviation technical school, flight dispatcher school, et.al..

Application Process

Please provide the following information on a separate sheet of paper (8.5 x 11):

1. Your full name,

2. Your current address,

3. Your e-mail address,

4. Your telephone number,

5. The school or college that you are currently attending and the grade level,

6. Indicate the aviation related classes or flight training taken to date, and

7. A brief statement (50 words or less) stating your aviation related goals and/or career objectives.

On a second sheet of paper, please prepare and write an essay (250 to 300 words) in response to one of the following statements or questions:

1. What are the most significant changes that will occur in aviation during the next fifty years

2. What are the major challenges facing the aviation industry as we know it today?

3. Why is aviation important to our country and our economy?

Please submit and mail your completed application to:
Tim Barzen
5780 Lincoln Drive #105Edina, MN 55436

timbarzen@prodigy.net

PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 28th IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE PRESENTED ON 8.5 X 11 PAPER AND PREFERABLY TYPED. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE RETURNED AND ARE THE PROPERTY OF MAHOF. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MARCH 15. SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE MAHOF BANQUET.