AACA Forrest Jones Memorial Scholarship

Forrest Jones, a dedicated aviation maintenance professional,  made a substantial and significant contribution to aviation in Alaska during his forty years of involvement. Forrest’s innovative thinking and common sense approach to everyday problems were role models for both subordinates and peers. His maintenance philosophy of “fixing it right, by the book” further instilled a high degree of professionalism in his subordinates and reflects the integrity of any maintenance program for which Forrest was responsible. The Forrest Jones Memorial Scholarship is both a continuing recognition of a beloved friend and co-worker, as well as a guide and support for future Alaskan Aviation professionals.

  

The Forest Jones Memorial Scholarship is awarded at the annual Alaska Air Carriers Association Convention. The amount to be awarded each year will be determined by the scholarship committee.

 
The Scholarship Committee will consider the following factors in awarding the scholarship:

 

 

  • High school grades, college/university grades or GED scores
    SAT/ACT scores
  • Demonstrated leadership, citizenship, and community service accomplishments
  • Purpose, ambition, integrity, and personal initiative
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Essay

 

Conditions
Applicant must be enrolled in or applying to one of the following (in an aviation field), or a high school senior applying to:

  • Accredited college or university
  • Licensed flight school
  • Certified A&P program

GPA

  • 2.0 or higher
  • Non graded programs—Pass only
  • Certified transcripts will only be accepted

 

Academic Load

  • Full load—12 credits per semester must be carried

 

Good Standing

  • Student must be in good standing with educational institution
  • Scholarship will not be issued if student is dismissed, terminated, or does not complete flight school
  • Scholarship will not be issued for more than five academic years, consecutive or not.


Who may apply:
This scholarship program does not exclude AACA members, board members, or their families, anyone may apply who fits the conditions.

 

 

Apply for AACA's 2008 Scholarship