The AVG Flying Tigers Association is pleased to offer a scholarship to qualifying students. Please read before sending in your application.

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This year’s scholarship will be in the amount of $2000 given to the most deserving student.  All entering students must meet the following requirements:

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1. Full-time student at an accredited university and U.S. Citizen

2. Sophomore level or above

3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

4. Pursuing a degree in an aviation-related field of study (e.g. Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, History, Professional Pilot, etc.) at that accredited university

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In order to apply, students are expected to submit the following:

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1. Brief statement outlining how they fulfill the above requirements (stating Major and GPA, etc.)

2. A short 500-1000 word essay on the history and legacy of the AVG/Flying Tigers

3. A letter of recommendation

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To assure consideration, submissions should be received no later than September of the current year.  The Scholarship committee will review the applications immediately thereafter.  Successful students will be notified by the end of October of the current year.

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Completed submissions can be submitted using our online form or printed and mailed to:

 

Joseph Peeden, M.D.

530 Arrowhead Tail

Knoxville, TN 37919-7609