Resource Hub VAI Member Benefit of the Month: 2025 VAI Scholarship Program Supercharge your education as a pilot or maintenance technician. VAI is accepting applications through Nov. 8, 2024, to its 2025 scholarship program. VAI scholarships provide monetary awards and other benefits, including a complimentary registration to VERTICON 2025, which takes place Mar. 10–13, 2025 (exhibits open Mar. 11–13), in Dallas, Texas. Applicants must be VAI members, and student memberships are available. The following scholarships are available: Bell 505 B2 Integrated Avionics Maintenance Technician Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to an individual who has received an A&P license or has finished avionics technician training within the past two years. The recipient receives full tuition to attend Bell’s 505 B2 Integrated Avionics Maintenance Course. Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship: This scholarship awards full tuition to up to seven recipients to attend a maintenance course from airframe and powerplant manufacturers. Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarship: The winner of this scholarship receives $5,000 toward the cost of obtaining a commercial helicopter rating. Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship: This scholarship grants $2,500 to up to two people each toward the cost of obtaining an aviation maintenance certificate. Michelle North Scholarship for Safety: The recipient of this scholarship receives full tuition to a VERTICON Elevations (formerly Professional Education) safety management system (SMS) course. WINCO Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarship: Presented by WINCO Powerline Services, this scholarship awards $5,000 to one pilot toward the cost of obtaining a commercial helicopter rating. WINCO Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship: This scholarship, presented by WINCO Powerline Services, provides $5,000 to one student toward the cost of obtaining an aviation maintenance certificate. Questions? Contact Scholarships@verticalavi.org. Submit your application today at verticalavi.org/scholarships.
