General Fred Michel Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

• Show strong evidence of interest in aviation as a career.
• Be a senior graduating from a Northern Nevada high school or be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college, trade school, or certificate program.
• Pursue an aviation-related degree or credential.
• Have at least a 2.75 GPA.
• Have at least a 1000 SAT or 20 ACT score.
• Agree to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA if awarded.

Requirements

• Submit a transcript.
• Provide SAT or ACT score reports.
• Write an essay describing the applicant's interest in an aviation career.
• Provide one or two non-family recommendations from counselors, teachers, or professionals who can verify the aviation interest.

How to Apply

1. 1Identify the exact aviation career and required education.
2. 2Gather academic records and test-score reports.
3. 3Choose recommenders who have observed the aviation interest directly.
4. 4Submit through the Community Foundation portal during the next cycle.