Aviation Technology

Aviation Technology

Vincennes University and the Vincennes University Foundation annually award more than $2,000,000 in scholarships and grants to assist students in reaching their educational goals. Scholarship award amounts vary from year to year, based on available funds. All scholarship applications will be reviewed for a possible match. All other scholarships are awarded based on availability.

All scholarship recipients who are eligible for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required to do so. The FAFSA deadline is April 15 of each year. You may still submit a FAFSA after April 15 but there are some financial aid opportunities you will not receive if filed after April 15.

Visit our general overview of Grants and Scholarships for more information and resources.

Scholarships Available for Aviation Technology Majors

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DANIEL BURGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Daniel Burger graduated from Goshen High School in 1977. He attended A&P School in Broomfield, CO. His love of aviation carried him through a multi-faceted career in the field, beginning as an airplane mechanic for Combs Gates and most recently, sharing his passion, and jokes, with students as an adjunct professor at Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center.

  • Recipients will be an Aviation Maintenance major.
  • Recipients shall be full-time student(s) at the Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center.
  • Recipients may be any year student in the program, but must be beyond the first semester of the program.
  • Financial need is a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship.
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain 2.0 GPA at Vincennes University during scholarship period.
  • In awarding the scholarship, preference will not be limited by scholarship applications from any specific high school attended or county of residence.
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DAVID LESTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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DAVID MORTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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DUNSETH AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight Major
  • Full time (12 credit hours) Part time (6 credit hours)
  • Recipients are eligible for renewal consideration for the next academic year with application and letter of renewal request
  • All other Foundation criteria applicable
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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JAMES L. JERNIGAN FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight major
  • Full time, second year student
  • Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • First consideration to a veteran w/ past or current affiliation with any branch of service
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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JAMES SKINNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight Major
  • Student serious about education
  • Regular attendance required
  • Recommended by Aviation Flight Department
  • Can be used towards tuition, books, and/or fees
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Jet Access Scholarship

  • Recipients may be enrolled as a full-time or part-tine student
  • Recipients shall be full-time student(s) at the Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center majoring in either the Aviation Flight or Maintenance program
  • Recipients may be any year student in the program
  • Recipients may be traditional (within 18 months of high school graduation) students or adult learners
  • Financial need is not a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain acceptable academic progress as defined by Vincennes University during scholarship period
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Justin S. Mowery Memorial Scholarship

  • Recipient(s) will be from a Coal Mining Program
  • Additionally, an award to the Aviation Flight program may be made annually at the discretion of the committee. This may be made as a scholarship or to meet a department need.
  • Recipient(s) can be full-time, part-time, or summer school student(s) at Vincennes University
  • Recipients can be either incoming freshmen or second year students, and either traditional or non-traditional student
  • Financial need from a low or middle-income family situation shall be a primary consideration in awarding scholarship
  • Scholarship awardees cumulative grade average will not be a prerequisite for receiving the award
  • The scholarship may be revoked if the recipient does not attend scheduled classes for whatever reason
  • In awarding the scholarship, preference will be give to scholarship applications from Greene County. If there are no qualified applicants from Greene County, then the committee at their discretion may consider applicants from the counties adjacent to Greene County.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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MAC MCCORMICK SCHOLARSHIP

  • Transportation, Business, Logistics or Aviation majors
  • Full or part time (minimum of 6 credit hours); Minimum of 2.0 GPA must be maintained at all times
  • Financial need is a consideration
  • Applicants whose character represent the "Spirit of Mac" will receive first consideration
  • Knox County and Dubois County applicants will be considered first, then other nearby counties
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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MAX GERHART MEMORIAL FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight Major
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA at all times
  • First consideration will be to Knox County Indiana and Lawrence County Illinois residents
  • Selected by Aviation Department
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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MICHAEL GEHRICH AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight or Aviation Major enrolled at the Aviation Technology Center
  • Full time, Non-Traditional Student; 2.0 GPA at all times during scholarship period
  • Not available to first year, first semester applicants
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Paul Messmore Aviation Tool Scholarship

  • Aviation Technology Major
  • Full-time student
  • Any year of attendance, excluding first semester, first year
  • Recipient must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA from high school
  • Recipient must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA at Vincennes University at all times during scholarship period
  • Faculty and staff of department will make recommendations
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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SHANE PENNINGTON II MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Recipients may be enrolled as a full-time student, part-time student or summer session student.
  • Recipients shall be enrolled in the Vincennes University Aviation Flight program.
  • Preference will be given to graduates of Mooresville High School.
  • Students shall present a 2.0 grade point average and maintain the standard level of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University throughout the term of the scholarship.
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TOM KNOLL AVIATION MAINTENANCE SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Maintenance Majors
  • Scholarship can be used for tuition, books and fees
  • Full Time Student
  • Must be in 2nd year of program
  • Traditional and Non-Traditional
  • ATC Campus Students
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.