Daedalian Foundation Descendants' Scholarship

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 5/1/2024

Closes: 7/1/2024

Daedalian Foundation Descendants' Scholarship provides financial assistance to descendants of members of the Order of Daedalians who wish to prepare for a career in military aviation or space.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to descendants of members of the order who are working on or planning to work on a baccalaureate or higher degree.

Applicants must be interested in and willing to commit to a career as a commissioned military pilot, flight crew member, astronaut, or commissioned officer in 1 of the armed forces of the United States in a discipline directly supporting aeronautics or astronautics.

They must be physically and mentally qualified for flight and/or space; if they intend to pursue a nonflying career as a commissioned officer in a scientific or engineering discipline supporting aviation or space, they must pass a physical examination qualifying for active commissioned duty in the U.S. armed forces.

Nominations must be submitted by a local chapter (Flight) of Daedalian.

Selection is based on academic achievement and recognition, extracurricular activities, honors, and employment experience.

Financial needs may be considered if all other factors are equal.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree

Current Grade

High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Location

Country: US

Intended Area of Study

Aeronautics and Aviation Technology

Armed Service Status

Veteran

Affiliations

Order of Daedalians

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