Flight Path Museum & Learning Center Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Flight Path Museum & Learning Center

The Flight Path Museum & Learning Center is delighted to announce the availability of annual scholarships for Southern California residents who are interested in pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace. These scholarships are designed to support and encourage students who are passionate about these fields.

Applicants have the opportunity to apply for multiple scholarships. For detailed information about each scholarship, please refer to the descriptions provided below. It's important to note that previous recipients of these scholarships are not excluded from reapplying.

The Anton Acherman Scholarship was established in memory of Anton Acherman, a long-time resident of Westchester and a retired mechanical engineer. Mr. Acherman had an illustrious career in aerospace, contributing to projects such as the Atlas-Centaur rocket, the water system for Skylab, America's first space station, and test equipment for the Space Simulation Laboratory at Boeing Satellite Systems. This scholarship, funded by family, friends, neighbors, and local businesses, offers a $500 award to the most qualified applicant. The funds can be used for tuition, books, fees, pilot ground and flight training, and other educational expenses.

The Captain Rex May Scholarship, funded by his wife Linda May, is administered by the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center. This scholarship aims to inspire students to pursue careers as pilots. Captain Rex May, a Marine Aviator and United Airlines pilot, dedicated his career to improving flight skills and fostering new talent. This $5000 scholarship is reserved for students aiming to become commercial pilots.

The Charles “Pete” Conrad, Jr. Scholarship, sponsored by the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center, encourages students to enter the field of aviation, aerospace, or aeronautics. Named after NASA astronaut Pete Conrad, the third man to walk on the moon, this scholarship offers a $2000 award to the most qualified applicant.

The Howard Drollinger Scholarship, funded by his family, encourages students to pursue careers in aviation. Howard Drollinger, a World War II Army Air Corps navigator and a real estate developer in Westchester, was a cornerstone of his community and a supporter of the Flight Path Museum & Learning Center. This scholarship offers a $3000 award to the most qualified applicant.

The Morrey Plotkin Scholarship, funded by his family, encourages students to pursue careers in aviation. Morrey Plotkin, the founder of the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center, was a lifelong supporter of volunteerism and community organizations. This scholarship offers a $5000 award to the most qualified applicant.

In all cases, the scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s chosen educational institution, whether it be a community college, four-year college, university, technical school, etc.