The aviation scholarship is an objective of the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority (the Authority) to recognize, encourage and support an interest in aviation. In support of that objective, the Authority is offering up to $6,000 in scholarship funds per year or to 4 students at $1,500 each. Award of this scholarship will be based upon merit – not need.
Preference is given to WMU College of Aviation students from Iosco, Alcoma, Ogemaw, Arenac, Oscoda, & Alpena Counties. Secondary preference given to students from Northern Michigan or with a desire to live and work in Northern Michigan after graduation.
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EARNS LICENSE – Jason Livvix, now a certified licensed private pilot, is pictured above flying his final check ride. Livvix received a $6,000 scholarship from the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority in 2021 and dedicated himself to complete the program in July 2023. With an average cost of $10,000 to $16,000, the challenging and demanding flight training took two years and 60 hours to complete. Pictured below, from left, after receiving his license are, Jamie Downes, prior Director of Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority, director, Livvix, and Mike Munson, CFII instructor for Phoenix Flight Services.
To be eligible for award of this scholarship the applicant:
Immediate family members, dependents and all others living in the same household with any Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority Board Member and/or Employee are not eligible.
Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR), Part 61 (Download)
County Commissioner Statement of Recommendation
Employer Statement of Recommendation
The following items will be evaluated by the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority’s Scholarship Selection Committee:
The Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority’s Selection Committee will score applications. The highest-ranking applicants will be invited to interview with the Selection Committee. Based on the results of the interview, the Selection Committee will recommend one applicant, along with an alternate, to the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority Board of Directors for award of the scholarship.
The award is anticipated to be determined at the Authority’s Regular Meeting. In the event the primary applicant(s) is unable to meet the requirements of the FAA Third Class Medical Certificate or does not pursue aerospace related college, university or vocational education, The Authority may choose to transfer the scholarship award to the selected alternate.
The Authority also reserves the right to not award this scholarship if, in its opinion, there are insufficient qualified applicants.
Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority, shall not discriminate as it relates to any applicant, on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin, as it relates to all purposes to which this scholarship is intended.
The Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority reserves the right to withdraw its offer of this Scholarship at any time, and for any reason. If you have questions, or require additional information, contact the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority at (989) 739-1111.