Scholarships
EAA Chapter 1088 supports local aviation scholars through a variety of scholarship programs. Our Scholarships are funded through various fund raising methods such as “Gillespie County Airfield” hat sales, raffles, and donations from members and the local community.
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EAA Chapter 1088 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing participation in aviation. Scholarship funds are made possible through the generosity of chapter members, whose donations and purchases of chapter ball caps—sold during monthly meetings and at the Fredericksburg FBO—help support aspiring pilots.
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Today, the aviation industry faces a significant shortage of commercial pilots, while the number of recreational pilots continues to decline. One of the biggest barriers is the cost of flight training. Earning a private pilot certificate can cost up to $14,000, with advanced ratings requiring many thousands of dollars more.
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In addition to financial challenges, students often face lengthy delays in completing their training due to a nationwide shortage of Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs). These delays can leave pilots waiting months for a checkride while continuing to pay for aircraft rentals and instruction to remain proficient. Weather-related cancellations can further extend the process and increase training costs.
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You can help the next generation of aviators achieve their dreams by supporting EAA Chapter 1088’s scholarship program. Donations can be made online at https://eaa1088.org/donate/ or by mailing a check to: EAA Chapter 1088 P.O. Box 1996 Fredericksburg, TX 78624
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The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1088 is an IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and directly support aviation education and scholarship opportunities for future pilots.
Ray Aviation Scholarship
The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship is a scholarship program that is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA Chapter network. Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation,
EAA provides up to $11,000 to deserving youths to help cover their flight training expenses, totaling $1,800,000 in annual scholarship funding.
Our Chapter has supported Ray Aviation Scholar in the form of
funding and mentorship to help them earntheir privot pilot certification.
Previous Awardees
Aviation Training
EAA Chapter 1088 also supports local aviation scholars through the periodic awarding of $2500.00 “Training Certificates”. These certificates provide supplemental funding for student aviation training, both here in
Fredericksburg and other facilities.
Kyle
Journie
Mark
Hadley Inmon
Marcie
