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Douglas Yost Memorial Aerobatic Scholarship Grant
This scholarship grant is awarded annually from an endowment established in memory of pilot Douglas Yost by his family in 2002. The scholarship fund also has continuing sponsorship from Link Snacks, Inc. and is administered by IAC Chapter 78 in Minnesota.
The purpose of this merit scholarship is to promote air safety through aerobatics training. Each recipient of this scholarship will receive between 5 and 10 hours of dual instruction. This training must be conducted at a facility approved by the IAC Chapter 78 Scholarship committee. A list of approved facilities will be provided to the successful applicant.
The successful scholarship applicant must be well-rounded, involved in school and community activities as well as in aviation. The applicant's academic record should demonstrate that they could successfully complete the educational portion of aerobatic training. Flight instructor comment reports, or letters of recommendation must indicate that the successful applicant has the basic flying skills and potential to benefit from this type of training.
Qualifications: The applicant must be a Junior or Senior in College or other post-secondary school, hold a private pilot certificate, and have a current FAA medical certificate.
To apply for this scholarship, please visit: www.iac78.org
Applications received by June 1, 2008 are considered for the 2008 award