GRCF Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship

The Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship is offered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation to support undergraduate students studying Aviation/Flight Science. The scholarship awards financial support to qualifying students who hold a valid pilot’s certificate and meet academic and recommendation requirements. Recipients are selected by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and applicants follow the GRCF application process.

$5,000 scholarship award

First-year undergraduate students who graduated from West Michigan Aviation Academy, or second-year undergraduates from any high school, studying Aviation/Flight Science with a valid pilot’s certificate (not a Student Certificate) and a minimum 2.75 GPA. A letter of recommendation from a professional in the aviation field is required.

Applicants follow the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) application process; selection is made by GRCF.