The John E. Kirk Aviation Scholarship 2018

John E. Kirk Aviation Scholarship is awarded to provide initial pilot training to a Citrus County high school senior, leading to FAA certification as a Private Pilot ASEL. Alternatively, advanced training of an equivalent value may be arranged.

Eligibility:

• Senior in good standing at a Citrus County high school.
• Seventeen (17) years of age by March 1st of senior year.
• Grade point average of 3.0 or above.
• Strong interest in aviation career.
• Meets requirements of FAA Third Class physical.
• Waivers of (2) and (3), above, will be considered for otherwise exceptional candidates.

Conditions:

• Training will take place with Crystal Aero Group.
• The scholarship includes all costs associated with training, including ground school, training materials, dual and solo flights, aviation medical exam and all stage and final flight and ground tests. Value: $8,000
• Training must be completed within six months of the date of selection.
• Flight hours limited to the minimum required hours of 35.
• Employees of Crystal Aero Group and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship.