Scholarship applications for students enrolled in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering are now open. Students may apply for the following scholarships at ScholarshipUniverse.
Applications open June 2nd and close July 7th.
Scholarship recipients will be notified during the spring term of the current academic year, and all awards will be applied to the following fall and spring term(s).
To get started, you’ll need to complete a student profile in ScholarshipUniverse. The questions you’ll be asked to answer will help match you to scholarships. While you don’t have to answer all of these questions – the more you answer, the better your search results will be.
Apply at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ ScholarshipUniverse
Contact Lawrence Epps at lepps@kent.edu or 330-672-9989 for more information.
Adam M. McFarland Memorial Scholarship
An incoming student in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (any major) with a high school GPA of at least 3.0. Preference given to a first-generation, minority student from either a Portage County or Cuyahoga County high school. This scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient maintains a 2.75 GPA at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and performs yearly community service, with distributions as follows for a four-year period: $1,000 for the first year; $1,500 for the second year; $1,750 for the third year, and $2,250 for the fourth year. There is also an experiential learning/community volunteer expectation for renewal.
This scholarship will be awarded to one (1) student that fits these criteria.
Award amount: Distributes in a four-year period:
- $1,000 for the first year
- $1,500 for the second year
- $1,750 for the third year
- $2,250 for the fourth year
Richard F. "Dick" Schwabe Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded to a student enrolled in the B.S. in Aeronautics, Professional Pilot concentration program. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be at least Junior (earned minimum of 60 credit hours), have obtained their private pilot's license, and be a professional pilot major. Preference is given to first-generation pilots. Student recipients must demonstrate financial need through the completion of the FAFSA form; form must be on file with Student Financial Aid.
Additional Essay: Please prepare a one-page, single-spaced essay titled "The Love of Flying"; upload and submit in this form.
This scholarship will be awarded to one (1) student that fits these criteria.
Award amount: $1,000
The Edward and Patricia Bloebaum Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded to a student with the greatest financial need demonstrated on their FAFSA, with a preference for a military affiliation, who is pursuing a degree within the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University has the final selection authority for this scholarship.
This scholarship will be awarded to one (1) student that fits these criteria.
Award amount: $1,000
The Jim "SeaBass" Sebastian Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding student who has demonstrated a passion for aviation and desires to become a professional pilot. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be at least a sophomore, have obtained their private pilot's license, and be a professional pilot major. Preference is given to first-generation pilots. Consideration is given to students involved with 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University aviation programs or activities such as the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Precision Flight Team, flying club officers, program safety representatives, or other on or off-campus leadership and volunteer activities.
This scholarship will be awarded to one (1) student that fits these criteria.
Award amount: $1,000