Washington Airport Management Association 

Scholarships and Grants

The WAMA Board is pleased to provide scholarship/grant opportunities to further the education of airport professionals, undergraduates in aviation management, airport internship programs and to encourage community aviation education. We encourage member airports to apply for these scholarship and grant opportunities, and to contact their local high schools and community organizations to let students and members of the public know about the career and community education opportunities through WAMA. Applications for 2025 linked below. Deadlines are March 31, 2025.

The Thomas Eller Memorial Scholarship. (One scholarship awarded annually to students in aviation management or related undergraduate programs)
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Airport Manager Internship (For those wishing a career in Airport Management)
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Professional Development (For airport personnel wishing to expand their academic knowledge in Airport Management)
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Community Aviation (For teachers, individuals, or groups wishing to bring aviation education to their community)
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Past Airport Management Interns - Learn more about their internship experience!


Adrien Hagele, 2024 Intern at Auburn Municipal Airport

Adrien writes, "To be a part of meetings with the FAA, WAMA, AMPS and AAB were some of the most educational moments where I got to learn about issues airports face, behind the scenes of implementing changes and got to know and see the faces of others in the aviation community.

In my role as an intern, I found myself working on projects like community engagement signs, Auburn Airport Day, updating chart supplements and even painting a compass rose with the local 99s chapter. These projects not only broadened my scope of aviation but also served as a reminder that I can do hard things.

I learned that the best managers lead by example.... I learned how to do airfield checks and handle fuel.... I learned how to manage tasks while never wavering from giving tenants, visitors and the community the utmost customer service. Thank you WAMA for giving students an opportunity to learn from people in the industry and broaden our horizons."

OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS


Do you know of an incoming college junior or senior in the aviation or aerospace program?

In 2024, the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ (NASAO) “Henry O.” Scholarship program awarded $1,000 to three college students continuing their education in the aviation or aerospace industry. Applicant had to be an incoming junior or senior college student and maintain a minimum major GPA of 3.0. Keep an eye on their website - the 2025 scholarship process will be announced soon!

Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship (nasao.org)

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