David S. Jones MTF Flight Training Scholarship

The David S. Jones MTF Flight Training Scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from Carol Jones. It is intended to increase the number of aviation career candidates and help them earn an initial pilot certificate.

Upon conclusion of flight instruction, membership as provided by the scholarship will return to Michigan Takes Flight to be made available for recurring scholarship awards.

Scholarship applicants must meet all of the following criteria.

  1. Be a U.S. citizen
  2. Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application – There is no upper age limit
  3. Have parental approval if under the age of 18
  4. If in high school, carry at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and provide contact information for two references including at least one school official
  5. Be eligible for an FAA student pilot certificate and an FAA medical certificate
  6. Be approved for membership in the Greater Flint Pilots Association
  7. Purchase and maintain, for duration of instruction, a $10,000 aircraft renter’s insurance policy upon being awarded scholarship
Please use this page as a template for your submission. We do not expect that you print & fill this out as an official form. Keep in mind that you are asking us to help pay for your education. Take a few moments to craft a request worthy of others attention.

Application

Interested candidates should mail their submission to:

Michigan Takes Flight
Scholarship Applications
P.O. Box 540
Flushing, MI 48433

David S. Jones MTF Flight Training Scholarship

Items to Include

First Name, Last Name

City, State, Zip

Phone

e-mail address

Age, Date of Birth

Citizenship

FAA Student Pilot Certificate Number (if you have one)

Drivers License Number, State

Explain any criminal convictions (if ever) and traffic violations in the past 10 years.

If you are in high school or college, what is your cumulative grade point average?

How did you learn about this scholarship program?

Explain if you have had any previous flight training experience.

Please provide a brief biography.

What are your flight training goals?

Please explain why you are applying for this scholarship.