General Aviation Manufacturers Association
1400 K St., NW, Ste. 801
Washington, DC 20005-2485
Ph: (202)393-1500
Fax: (202)842-4063
E-mail: bbailey@gama.aero
URL: http://www.gama.aero
Edward W. Stimpson "Aviation Excellence" Award
Harold S. Wood Award for Excellence
Excellence in Aviation Education Award
(Postgraduate/Prize)
Purpose: One-time award given to educators whose activities bring a better understanding of general aviation to students in the classroom. Winners will be chosen from four grade groups, (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12). Each award recipient will receive a $500 cash award. See Web site http://www.gama.aero for additional details or to request application. Focus: Aviation/Aerospace Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 8. Minimum award amount: $500. To Apply: Required: application form; entry in a contest; sample lesson. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Bridgette Bailey, Director of Administration, 202-393-1500, bbailey@gama.aero.
Edward W. Stimpson "Aviation Excellence" Award
(Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time scholarship award for students who are graduating from high school and have been accepted to attend aviation college or university in upcoming year. See Web site at http://www.gama.aero for additional details. Focus: Aviation/Aerospace Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/19. Contact: Bridgette Bailey, Director of Administration, 202-393-1500, bbailey@gama.aero.
Harold S. Wood Award for Excellence
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time scholarship award for a university student who is attending a National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) school. Must have completed at least one semester of coursework. See Web site at http://www.gama.aero for additional details. Focus: Aviation/Aerospace Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); nomination. Deadline: 2/15. Contact: Bridgette Bailey, Director of Administration, 202-393-1500, bbailey@gama.aero.