The 2020 scholarship application season has concluded. PAMA is not currently accepting applications, but expects opportunities to be available in the spring of 2021.

PAMA provides scholarships and awards to aviation maintenance professionals. The application deadline for all scholarships is March 15. Recipients will be announced at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition awards ceremony, taking place in conjunction with MRO Americas on April 30, 2020.

Eligibility requirements are as follows unless otherwise indicated in specific award descriptions, below:

• Legal U.S. residency
• Recent graduate (within six months), or enrollment in a Federal Aviation Administration part 147 school

Scholarship applications must include:

• A current or most recent transcript,
• Two letters of recommendation from an employer, educator and/or mentor
• A minimum 250-word essay on career ambitions

PAMA membership is not required, but will be considered by the review committee when selecting scholarship recipients.​​

The number of awards available is dependent on funds received. For more information on supporting the maintenance professional awards and scholarships, email info@pama.org or contact PAMA scholarship chair Ron Zilberbrand.

Please note: relatives of PAMA directors are not eligible for scholarship awards.

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Future AMT Professional Award, provided by PistonPower™ by AEPC™ (AeroEngine Protection Corp.)

This $1,000 award is provided to current or recent aviation maintenance students. Monetary Awards may be used towards the purchase of tools, tuition or other education-related expenses.

Aviation Mechanic Student Award, provided by JSfirm.com

This $1,500 award is provided to current or recent aviation maintenance students. Monetary Awards may be used towards the purchase of tools, tuition or other education-related expenses.