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A $2,500 scholarship will be offered in 2022 to anyone that aspires to a career in the aviation industry or wishes to pursue flight training leading to a pilot’s license. Offered by the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization, the scholarship is made possible by funds raised through the annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast and donations. The winner will be announced at the Eagles annual meeting, Saturday, May 14.
Applicants must be 15 years or older and be enrolled within a year of acceptance of the scholarship into an aviation training program with a Certified Flight Instructor or with an accredited aviation curriculum. The scholarship is limited to Minnesota Cook County or Lake County residents. Prior applicants are encouraged to reapply. Application forms are available at the Cook County airport, 123 Airport Road, and Cook County Schools. The final deadline for submitting the application is May 2nd.
In addition to pilot training, aviation careers include maintenance technicians, airport management, airline scheduler/ dispatcher, aviation sales, FAA air traffic controllers, airport operations, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and aeronautical engineers.
The Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization (AEAO) is comprised of individual aircraft owners, pilots and all those interested in aviation. AEAO is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our mission is to support Cook County’s airport and aviation tradition through promoting aviation events, airport enhancements, youth-oriented activities and opportunities, and to encourage community use and a friendly atmosphere at the Grand Marais/Cook County airport.
For additional information, please contact Mike Raymond, Eagles President, at 218-370-0373.
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