Eligibility:

You must be a dependent/employee of a current Georgia Airports Association (GAA) member or a current Georgia Airports Association (GAA) Student member to be eligible. For GAA member dependents, the scholarship is available for those currently enrolled or accepted in any major at an accredited institution. For GAA Student Members the scholarship is only available for aviation-related majors at an accredited institution.

Application Deadline:August 31, 2025

2025 Scholarship Amounts: 

  • Middle Georgia State University: $5000
  • GAA Members/Student Members: $6000

Procedures and Rules:

Please complete the online application (by clicking the button below) in its entirety, including submission of required documents.

The GAA Board of Directors will make the selection and announce the recipient at its Annual Conference and Expo. The decision of the GAA Board of Directors is final. The recipient will be notified by a member of the GAA Board or Management.

The award will be payable jointly to the recipient and the school, and must be used to pay for tuition, books, or other approved school-related expenses. Payment will be made in person to the recipient by one of the GAA Board Members within 8 weeks of the announcement.

GAA reserves the right to change or discontinue this program without notice.

All schools must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Questions regarding this award may be directed to the GAA at the address shown below, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (912) 656-6288.

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