July 1, 2011 – Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is now accepting applications for the 18 scholarships the organization awards to students of the helicopter industry.

 

Beginning today, interested students can go to www.helicopterfoundation.org and download an application for the scholarship of their choice. 

HFI offers four different types of scholarships. The first is the Commercial Rating Helicopter Scholarship, which will be awarded to pilots who have their private license and are in the process of attaining their Commercial Rating. Up to four scholarships will be awarded. Second, HFI will be awarding the Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship to students who are studying to become maintenance technicians. Up to six scholarships will be awarded. Up to seven Bill Sanderson Scholarships will be awarded for students in the maintenance technician field as well. Finally, the Foundation will award the Michelle North Scholarship for Safety, a scholarship for pilots who have already attained their commercial rating and have shown an outstanding penchant for safe flying and practices.     

 

Applicants must meet all necessary prerequisites and provide a completed application by November 30^th, 2011 to be considered. Check the website for further details and make sure you are eligible to be selected! Send applications by email to [email protected] if possible, but if necessary they may be mailed to: 1635 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

 

HFI believes that helicopters will play an ever increasing role in our society, and we are greatly looking forward to being able to help those who have begun their path toward a rewarding career in the rotorcraft industry. But remember, we won’t be able to help unless we get your application!