Dreams Take Flight Scholarship
In partnership with Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) and the Capital Region International Airport, the MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) Desk Drawer Foundation is proud to support high school juniors and seniors interested in learning more about careers in the aviation industry with a scholarship opportunity.
The MSUFCU Dreams Take Flight scholarship was the only way I could begin my flight lessons. I began lessons right after receiving it, and now I have completed my first solo flight. Thank you for making this possible.
- Ty W.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
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Be a high school junior or senior in Eaton, Ingham, or Clinton counties, Michigan
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Plan to attend or are currently attending the Eaton RESA Aviation Careers Institute (ACI) and Crosswinds Aviation or another flight school partner to earn a pilot's license
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Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Be an MSUFCU member
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Not a member? Open an account today for free with our quick application process
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Applicants can re-apply for scholarships annually
Application Requirements
A completed application must include:
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Completed application form
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Report card or transcript
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Letter of Recommendation related to aviation
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Resume highlighting involvement in life skills, leadership, and character education experiences
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A one-page, typewritten essay on the following prompt:
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“Describe your passion behind aviation, why it is important to you, and your plans to complete aviation training. How will the Dreams Take Flight Scholarship further assist those ambitions?”
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Essays will be evaluated on organization, content, mechanics (grammar, language, usage), and clarity
Essays and applications will be reviewed by a committee that includes representatives from the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation, Capital Region International Airport, and Eaton RESA Aviation Careers Institute. Scholarship recipients will be contacted by the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation.
Submission Deadline
Applicants must submit the completed application and all required materials by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
Submissions open on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Winners will be announced in January 2025.
The MSUFCU Dreams Take Flight Scholarship has given me an opportunity to start my flight training earlier than expected. I have been able to apply my knowledge from the Eaton RESA Aviation Careers Institute class as soon as possible and it has helped me a lot. I encourage other future pilots to apply for this scholarship. It was a great experience when applying for the Take Flight Scholarship, it allowed me to search for more scholarships that might help me in my career.
- Lillian S.
Interested in Supporting the Scholarship?
For anyone interested in supporting the Dreams Take Flight Scholarship, please make your gift via check, made out to “MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation” and in the memo line note: Dreams Take Flight Scholarship. Please mail checks to:
Reseda Group Accounting Dept.
C/O MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation
3777 West Road
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
The MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation is working to establish a credit card and ACH gift payment process that will launch later this year.