The Forrest Jones Memorial Scholarship seeks to perpetuate this attitude and commitment to aviation in Alaska.  The scholarship is awarded in early spring at the annual Alaska Air Carriers Association Convention. The amount to be awarded each year will be determined annually by the AACA Scholarship Committee.

 The following factors are considered

1.  High school grades, college/university grades, or GED scores

2.  SAT/ACT scores

3.  Demonstrated leadership, citizenship, and community service accomplishments

4.  Purpose, ambition, integrity, and personal initiative

5.  Letters of recommendation

6.  Applicant’s personal 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

Academic Load

Full load—12 credits per semester must be carried

Good Standing

·  Student must be in good standing with the 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 family members; anyone may apply.

Deadline

Must be received or postmarked by the NOVEMBER 15

No incomplete applications will be accepted.