WOMEN AND LOW-INCOME JOHN D. KELLY AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Fairfield County's Community Foundation
- Must plan to pursue a career as a pilot or aircraft maintenance technician.
- Women of African American, LatinX or other diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.
- Available through the Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians or the Florida Institute of Technology; contact schools directly for more information and to apply
Location Requirements Must be a graduating senior from any high school in these Greater Bridgeport Area cities and towns: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull or Westport. NOTE: If you are a high school senior at Fairfield Prep, Notre Dame High School (Fairfield) or Lauralton Hall, town of residence does not apply for the Chiota Family Scholarship. Stamford residents only for the Sheyla Ramos Scholarship. Graduating senior from any town in Fairfield or New Haven counties for the Frederick & Elisabeth DeLuca Vocational Scholarship.
Academic requirements Be in good academic standing. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (some scholarships may require a higher GPA).
Enrollment Requirements Must plan to attend and be a full-time student at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university, vocational school, trade school, technical school or certificate program. Part-time students are not eligible and will not be considered.
Financial requirements Must have financial need.
Additional requirements Demonstrate good moral character, good citizenship and a commitment to the community.Participate in extra-curricular activities.