Southern California Aviation Association

Scholarships & Awards

The mission of the Southern California Aviation Association is to harness the passion and dedication shared by established and aspiring aviation professionals, providing education, networking, mentoring, and scholarship programs in order to advance, connect and empower a safe and collaborative Southern California Aviation Community.

We are excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the future of business aviation in Southern California.

Current Opportunities

Thanks to our members and supporters, SCAA is proud to offer the following professional and educational opportunities to applicants whose focus is on aviation.

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The mission of the Southern California Aviation Association (SCAA) is to harness the passion and dedication shared by seasoned and aspiring aviation professionals by providing education, networking, mentoring, and scholarship programs in order to advance, connect and empower a safe and collaborative Southern California Aviation Community.

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DAVE RYAN MEMORIAL SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP

In loving memory of our esteemed friend and aviation leader, David Ryan, we are proud to launch the David Ryan Memorial Safety Scholarship. This scholarship seeks an individual dedicated to continuing David's legacy by making significant advancements in aviation safety. The selected recipient will have the incredible opportunity to participate in a comprehensive and enriching program designed to profoundly empower any safety career. This course will provide unparalleled knowledge and practical skills, equipping you to become a leading voice in aviation safety.

This scholarship will be for USC Aviation Safety and Security Certificate, which is a Continuing Education Certificate. The course will consist of 4 courses, which are full time, 1-2 weeks each, but the total courses can be completed over as much as 7 years. This is great for pilots or anyone in a Safety Manager role, anyone who works hands-on with SMS programs at their company, or anyone who aspires to do so.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following to info@socalaviation.org:

Your current role and future career plans related to aviation safety.
A copy of your Resume.
At least one letter of recommendation.
A statement confirming your willingness to participate in a program that may last several weeks or months.

Application Deadline:
OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 15TH.

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CAREER LEVEL UP SCHOLARSHIP

SCAA is looking to help business aviation participants elevate their careers through scholarships, for ANY role! Would a dispatch certificate help you achieve the next step in your career? Maybe it's a specific leadership or safety certification? Or do you need some help to get that next type rating?

Simply put what is next in your career and what educational background you need to help you grow in our industry?

No matter your current position or what you want to do next, we want to hear what form of education would help you grow in our industry.

Scholarships Details:

Who Should Apply?
This scholarship is open to: all levels of current business aviation professionals (regardless of employment status) or individuals that are looking to enter the business aviation industry. Applicants must reside in Southern California or plan to move there.

How to Apply:
Simply email us at info@socalaviation.org with an essay that includes:

Your name
Career goals
The specific course/certification you’re seeking
Total cost of course/certification
Why you believe you're an ideal candidate

You can include the essay in the body of the email or as an attachment. It’s that easy!

Application Deadline:
CLOSED FOR NOW

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your aviation career!

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Scholarship Policies, Rules and Regulations

Scholarship Policies

The Southern California Aviation Association’s (SCAA) mission is to support, promote and coalesce the community and industry as a vital and growing asset to the Southern California Region, balancing economic development with quality of life. SCAA has a voice at the local, state and regional levels, and is proactive and effective in supporting aviation on behalf of its members. SCAA encourages young people to become involved in aviation and provides scholarships to financially support keen students intending to pursue a career in aviation. SCAA also encourages aviation professionals to enhance their career by providing scholarships for advanced training and professional awards. All scholarships are paid or provided are through funds or in kind contributions provided by private donors.

SCAA awards scholarships are based based on information submitted on SCAA’s application and are selected and awarded on a non-discriminatory manner by SCAA’s scholarship committee. All applicants must reside in Southern California (Santa Barbara to San Diego) and must meet the specific additional eligibility requirements set forth under each scholarship.

Limit of Scholarship Award Funding to Individual Students/Pilots

All scholarship funds (scholarships and training awards) may not exceed direct costs of the specific flight training in question and are paid directly (or provided in kind by) the flight school or training provider and cannot be redeemed for cash.

All scholarship financial commitments may be adjusted to ensure that total assistance is not used for any purposes other than the specific indicated training.

Scholarship/Award Acceptance & Terms

Acceptance of an individual award is an agreement to the terms and conditions of that award as well as all policies governing SCAA’s scholarships. Every award package (scholarships or in-kind training) is subject to audit.

SCAA reserves the right to adjust individual awards to ensure effective use of scholarship dollars and use for the intended training.

Scholarship recipients must maintain the applicable required minimum eligibility criteria during the entire scholarship period. Any scholarship recipient who fails to maintain the applicable required minimum eligibility criteria will automatically forfeit the scholarship. Appeal of scholarship termination requires a written notice of appeal to SCAA. All appeals are reviewed by the SCAA scholarship committee.

All programs, policies & procedures described are subject to change. All statements in this publication concerning requirements, dollar amounts, conditions or other matters are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

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