The Fred Kacena Flight Training Scholarship
EAA Chapter 240 works to promote general aviation and has many programs to do so. A major program introduced in 2007 is The Fred Kacena Scholarship which provides a youngster with $1,500 of formal flying lessons.
The annual scholarship program is offered by EAA 240 in memory of the late Fred Kacena, a founding and active member of the chapter for over 40 years ago and a generous donor of a major financial gift to the chapter.
The Chapter board and the general membership decided that the most appropriate use of Fred’s magnanimity would be a scholarship fund for youngsters, boys and girls, who can demonstrate an interested in learning to fly and are deserving of financial assistance to realize their dream. The scholarship is (for 2103) a $1,500 dollar one time grant, and we make available several scholarships each year, as funds permit.
2013 Flight Training Awardee’s
Following generous donations from several individual members and healthy funds conditions overall the Board agreed to sponsor three Fred Kacena Flight Training Awards for 2013.
A number of applications were received and considered by the Selection Committee (Bob Thompson (Chair), Brian Blackwell and Sandy Walther). From their deliberations three awardee’s were selected:
Jason Preston, Nick Kuhn and Morgan Guarneri, picture here with Bob, Sandy and Brian.
Many congratulations to the three awardee’s who, accompanied by parents and friends, accepted their awards at the June Membership Meeting.
‘Navigators’ will assigned to each from the membership, to provide ongoing guidance and encouragement as they undertake their $1,500 Flight Training awards at the New Garden Flight Connection pilot training facility. Our best wishes to them!
We’ll invite them back to a Fall Membership Meeting to give us all an update on their progress.
2014 Fred Kacena Scholarship Award – Opening January 2014 (awarded mid-year 2014)
The 2014 grant will be available commencing January 2014 when we will invite applicants who are between the ages of 14 and 23, and who meet the requirements of the award (listed on the application form (see below). Applicants must be US citizens and resident in the Tri-State area (The Flight Connection Flying School based at New Garden Flying Field Pennsylvania), and is not transferable. Please read the application form (attachment below) very carefully before applying.
The closure date for 2014 applications is April 30th, and the Selection Committee will review applications and interview a shortlist of candidates. The EAA240 Board and Selection Committee will announce the successful awardees during late May 2014, and flight training funds will be immediately deposited with the New Garden Flight Connection flight school at New Garden Flying Field, where all flight training will occur.
Interested applicants can get more information, including applications forms and instructions by clicking here:
Flight Training Scholarship Application (1579)
To support the chapter’s scholarship program with your tax deductible donation:
Questions about the EAA240 Scholarship? email us by clicking here
Scholarship 2012 – Awardee’s
The June 2012 Membership Meeting was the announcement of our 2012 Fred Kacena Flight Training Scholarship awardee’s:
Eric Burn, Charles Keith Heisler, Oliver Robbins
Congratulations to each, pictured below with EAA240 Board Members, and presenting to the EAA240 Membership at the June Membership Meeting. The Scholarship funds of $1,500 each has been placed with the New Garden Flight Connection training school. EAA240 “navigators’ have been assigned to each awardee for mentorship and encouragement during this initial year of flight training.
To support the chapter’s scholarship program with your tax deductible donation:
Questions about the EAA240 Scholarship? email us by clicking here
Scholarship 2011
Our 2011 award went to Jimmy Reagan who used the EAA240 Scholarship award to undertake flight training at New Garden Flight Connection flight school. Jimmy successfully completed his training and flying lessons, achieving his Private Pilots License (PPL) in November of 2011. Congratulations Jimmy!
Scholarship Awardees – 2008, 2009
Joe Pitts – 2009 Scholarship Awardee
Mike Parry, EAA Chapter 240 President, congratulates Rachel Macy on gaining the 2008 Scholarship. Her proud father (and pilot) looks on!
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