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Scholarships Awarded
Launch Your Aviation Career with a Scholarship
Application Open Until April 30.
The GSLBAA Educational Foundation supports exceptional students in Missouri and Illinois pursuing careers in business aviation, including pilots, maintenance technicians, and aviation professionals.
Backed by the Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Association (GSLBAA).
The GSLBAA Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit.
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About The Program
Investing in the Future of Aviation
The mission of the GSLBAA Educational Foundation is to promote and advance corporate aviation through educational programs and scholarships. The Foundation was established to encourage young people in the St. Louis region to pursue careers in general aviation by providing scholarships, mentoring opportunities, and early exposure to aviation for students from elementary through high school.
Eligibility Requirements
Enrolled in an institution offering college-level courses
Pursuing a degree in business aviation or aviation-related field
Residing in Missouri or Illinois
Preparing for careers as pilots, technicians, administrators, ATC, or dispatchers
Application Timeline
Complete and submit by April 30
Board reviews all applications
All applicants notified by June 30
Available Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
The GSLBAA Educational Foundation offers scholarships supporting specific aviation education paths, including aircraft maintenance, avionics, A&P testing, and institution based aviation programs. Each award is tied to a defined area of study or school and reflects the Foundation’s commitment to practical aviation careers.
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Arthur C. (Butch) Giessman Scholarship
Awarded annually to applicants pursuing a degree or certification in aircraft maintenance.
Apply NowJohn Henke Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to applicants pursuing a degree or certification in aviation maintenance or avionics.
Apply NowDorothy (Griesbauer) White Scholarship
Awarded annually to applicants pursuing a degree or certification in aircraft maintenance.
Apply NowKnickmeyer Foundation
Established to cover the cost of the A&P certification test in honor of Theodore (Ted) Knickmeyer.
Apply NowSLU Annual Pledge
Applicants attending Saint Louis University–Parks College may apply to be considered for the GSLBAA Educational Foundation annual pledge.
Apply NowSWIC Annual Pledge
Applicants attending Southwestern Illinois College may apply to be considered for the GSLBAA Educational Foundation annual pledge.
Additional Funding Opportunities
Requests for donations to aviation-related summer camps, STEM projects, or other relevant aviation activities may be submitted and will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Education Partners
Aviation Programs Offered
The following institutions offer aviation related programs attended by scholarship applicants. These programs support a range of aviation education paths aligned with the GSLBAA Educational Foundation’s mission.
- St. Louis Community College, Florissant Valley, MO
- Saint Louis University, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, St. Louis, MO
- Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), Belleville, IL
- Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO
- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
- University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
- University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
- State Technical College of Missouri, Linn, MO
- Ranken Technical College, St. Louis, MO
Other Aviation Career Options
Additional aviation career paths include Air Traffic Control Specialist, Airway Transportation Systems Specialist, and Aviation Safety Inspector roles with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Learn more about these careers and requirements through the FAA’s official aviation careers site.
