Pilot International Founders Fund
Pilot International Founders Fund
The Pilot International Founders Fund supports five Scholarship Programs to benefit graduate and undergraduate students studying for a career in one of Pilot’s chosen areas of service focus – Encouraging Brain Safety & Health and/or Supporting Those who Care for Others.
Scholarships
Pilot International Scholarship
Amount Awarded: Varies, but does not exceed US $1,500 per year
Eligibility: Undergraduate Students
Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
The Pilot International Scholarship, established in 1988 to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students preparing for a career working with youth leadership and development, helping people with brain safety or fitness, or caring for families during times of need. Scholarships are awarded for financial need, academic success, and application contents. Scholarships are awarded for one academic year. A student may re-apply and be granted the Pilot International Scholarship for no more than three additional years. Award amounts may vary, but will not exceed $1,500 per year. Applicants must be full time students and if awarded a scholarship must remain a full time student for the duration of the scholarship.
Pilot International Scholarship Form Download
Becky Burrows Memorial Scholarship
Amount Awarded: Varies, but does not exceed US $1,000
Eligibility: Graduate & Undergraduate Students
Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
The Becky Burrows Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2005 from the estate of Becky Burrows. Becky Burrows lived in Arlington, Virginia and was a member of the Pilot Club of Arlington Northeast Potomac District, for 38 years. She was one of the first nine employees at the International Monetary Fund where she worked for 29 years. She was very friendly and spent much of her time at Pilot events making guests feel welcome and was also very helpful to new Pilots. She attended more than 25 Pilot International Conventions where she often served as a doorkeeper.
This fund provides aid to students who are reentering the job market, beginning “second careers,” or seeking to improve their professional skills for their current occupation by continuing their education in that field. Students must pursue courses of study that further Pilot International’s mission to transform communities through education and service in the areas of youth development and leadership, brain safety and fitness or caring for families in need. Although award values may vary, scholarships will not exceed $1,000 per year for fulltime students and $500 per year for part-time students. Scholarships may be used for study through the Doctorate degree level.
Becky Burrows Memorial Scholarship Form Download
Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship
Amount Awarded: Varies, but does not exceed US $1,000
Eligibility: Master’s & Doctoral Students
Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
The Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship Fund established in 1983 as a part of Pilot International to provide financial aid to a qualified graduate or doctorate student preparing for or currently working in careers related to brain safety and health or caring for families in times of need. M. Fred Sepia made the initial contribution to the fund in memory of his wife, Marie, who was a longtime member of Pilot International and served as International President in 1968 – 1969. It is intended that this fund will permanently further Pilot International’s mission by assisting worthy capable individuals to pursue careers in which they will teach, encourage and rehabilitate children with disabilities. The Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship is for students studying at the master’s or doctorate level who are preparing for or currently working in a career related to Encouraging Brain Safety & Health, and/or Supporting Those who Care for Others.
Maria Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship Form Download
Ruby Newhall Memorial Scholarship (International Students Only)
Amount Awarded: Varies, but does not exceed US $1,500
Eligibility: Master’s & Doctoral Students
Application Deadline: Ongoing – March 15, 2024
Ruby Newhall Memorial Scholarship (International Students Only) was established in October 1949. Ruby Newhall was from Gainesville, Florida and was president of Pilot International. Her contacts with international students at the University of Florida strengthened her belief that these students could contribute significantly to improving international relations. An applicant for the Ruby Newhall Memorial Scholarship must be from a foreign country, pursuing a degree in the United States or Canada. The field of study must be of a nature that it improves the quality of life for the community in their home country. Scholarship funds, not to exceed $1,500, are disbursed for one full academic year and must be used for tuition and related educational expenses considered necessary by the Executive Committee. Assistance may only be extended to students who are studying through the doctorate level.
Ruby Newhall Memorial Scholarship Form Download
Bob King Co-Pilot Memorial Scholarship
Amount Awarded: Varies, but does not exceed US $2,000
Eligibility: Graduating High School Seniors & Undergraduates
Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
The Bob King Co-Pilot Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and/or undergraduate students preparing for a career that furthers Pilot International’s mission. Co-Pilot Bob “Santa Bob” King was the husband of Pilot Shirley King, a member of the Pilot Club of CSRA in Augusta, Georgia. Bob was passionate in his support of Co-Pilot projects on the state and international level, most notably improvements at Pilot International Headquarters in Macon, GA. Bob passed away on September 3, 2012, while on a cruise celebrating his 44th wedding anniversary. During the 2014 Pilot International Leadership Conference, the Co-Pilots elected to fund a scholarship in Bob’s memory. Scholarships are based on community service, financial need, academic success, and application contents. Scholarships are awarded for one academic year. A student may re-apply and be granted the Bob King Co-Pilot Scholarship for no more than 3 additional years. Award amounts may vary, but will not exceed $1,500 per year for full time students and $750.00 for part time students. Two individual scholarships will be awarded each year.
Bob King Co-Pilot Scholarship Form Download
Conrad Spirrison Memorial Scholarship
Amount Awarded: Varies, but does not exceed US $1,000
Eligibility: Undergraduate Students
Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
The Conrad Spirrison Memorial Scholarship was established in 2022 to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student preparing for a career in Education. Dr. Spirrison was the Father of Holly Baker and Co-Pilot of Sophia Spirrison, both Pilot members of the Midwest District. Conrad was passionate in his support of Pilot international’s endeavors for many years. Dr. Spirrison was s a lifelong student, who became an educator and administrator. His family is honored to sponsor a scholarship in his memory. Scholarships are based on community service, financial need, academic success, and application contents. Scholarships are awarded for one academic year. Award amounts may vary but will not exceed $1,000 per year for full time students. One scholarship will be awarded each calendar year.