IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AVIT FLIGHT ACADEMY

Ashtabula County students ages 16-18 who are interested in learning to fly will have a unique opportunity to attend Ground School Training, which is required to pass the FAA Written Exam.  The Northeast Ohio Regional Airport has partnered with Avit Flight Academy for a 5-week ground school, beginning December 9th. Classes will take place Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays at the airport from 6:30 – 8:00PM. Christmas week will be skipped.  The cost for this class is $80, which will be reimbursed once the FAA Written Exam is passed. There may be additional scholarships available for flight training once this is completed!

Those that are interested need to register by December 2nd at:  https://flyavit.com/ground-school-registration/

ASHTABULA COUNTY AVIATION EDUCATION INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIP

Presented by AOPA

Applications Open September 9th – February 7th

As an AOPA member, you can unlock a world of aviation opportunities with scholarships, funded by generous donations to the AOPA Foundation. Over $1 million in scholarships are awarded each year to help AOPA members, including high school students, achieve their aviation goals.

Key Details:

  • Application Period: September 9, 2024, and closes February 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
  • Award Amounts: Ten (10) $5,000 awards available for Private Pilot Certificate.

Additional Criteria:

  • Recipients must be residents of Ashtabula County, OH, and high school students between the ages of 16 and 18 at the time of the award.
  • Open to AOPA members who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent legal residents

Special Opportunities:

  • High School Students: With just one application, you’ll be automatically considered for all scholarships for which you’re eligible. The total number and value of scholarships will be determined by donor funding, which may be finalized just before the awards are announced in May 2025.
  • AOPA You Can Fly Curriculum Teachers: Apply for one of 20 available $10,000 scholarships to earn your private pilot certificate. Additional criteria apply.

For more information, including how to become an AOPA member and to apply for the scholarship, please visit the AOPA website. Click HERE to learn more.