ACSC SCHOLARSHIPS
2026 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Celebrating 21 Outstanding Students with $175,000 in Scholarships
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Aero Club of Southern California's 2026 Scholarship Award Dinner. Held at Da Vinci Schools in El Segundo, the evening recognized 21 exceptional students pursuing careers in aviation, aerospace, and related STEM fields with a total of $175,000 in scholarships.
We extend our sincere congratulations to this year's recipients and our gratitude to the donors, volunteers, members, and supporters whose generosity makes this program possible. Together, we are helping inspire and empower the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders.
2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Aero Club of Southern California’s Scholarship Program is dedicated to fueling the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders. Each year, we award academic scholarships to motivated students who are building the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to advance the future of flight, from aerospace engineering to aviation and related STEM fields.
All applicants will be notified by email once the Scholarship Committee has selected recipients.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Our 2026 academic year scholarship applications are now closed. If you’re a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing aviation, aerospace, or a related STEM discipline, and you’re ready to take your next step, we encourage you to apply to a future program.
All applicants will be notified by email once the Scholarship Committee has selected recipients.
SUPPORT OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
The Aero Club’s Scholarship Program helps young people pursue aviation and aerospace careers through higher education. Your donation directly supports motivated students who are committed to building the future of aviation and aerospace.
RECAPPING OUR 2025 SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE
The Aero Club of Southern California celebrated its 2025 Scholarship Awards with a luau-themed dinner at the Flight Path Museum & Learning Center. In a record-breaking year, the Aero Club awarded $185,000 in scholarships to 20 outstanding high school students, college students, and educators pursuing aerospace and aviation.
This was made possible by the generous support of sponsors including HEICO, Gary Burdorf and Helicopter Technology Company, Si Robin, Sierra Nevada Corporation, the Marsha Toy Scholarship Endowment, and the Howard Hughes Memorial Award sponsors and attendees. General Atomics also awarded an additional $30,000 in university scholarships to Sean Kerry and Darby Dermanoski. Through these efforts, the Aero Club continues to support the next generation of aerospace and aviation professionals.
Over the past 40 years, our Scholarships Award program has awarded over $484,000 to 190 students, serving as a pathway to careers in aviation and aerospace fields.