Deadline for HFI Scholarships Fast Approaching

The deadline is fast approaching for the 18 scholarships that the Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) will award to students in the helicopter industry.

Currently enrolled students working toward a career in rotocraft can download scholarship applications at HFI's website or at the Helicopter Association International website, then send completed applications here. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 30.

Students can apply for scholarships in four categories: Commercial Rating, Maitenance Technician Certificate, Michelle North Scholarship for Safety, and the Bill Sanderson Scholarship.

According to a release from HFI, the Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship will be awarded to pilots who have their private license and are in the process of attaining their Commercial Rating. Up to four scholarships will be awarded. The Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship is for students who are studying to become maintenance technicians. Up to six scholarships will be awarded. Up to seven Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships will be awarded for students in the aviation maintenance technician (AMT) field as well. Finally, the foundation will award the Michelle North Scholarship for Safety  to pilots who have already attained their commercial rating and are already working in the helicopter industry, who have shown an outstanding penchant for safe flying practices.