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2024 FMA Solo Program
Scholarship Recipients
- Levi Schroeder, HS Sr from Nebraska – Levi has Soloed!
- Thomas Ye, HS Jr from Virginia
A huge round of applause to the entire class of 2024. Each nominee deserves our support as they stay engaged with enthusiasm and action.
“Flying and music are my two passions in life and the flying musicians have put both of those together for a great cause. I believe educating the next generation is so important for music and aviation to continue on.”
– Aaron Tippin
Pilot: a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.
Musician: a person who writes, sings or plays music.
For specifics and to download documents (including the nomination form) visit Flying Musicians Association
In 2015 the Flying Musicians Association created a program whereby music directors nominate a junior or senior high school music student who excels and has a desire to fly.
Five outstanding finalists were selected from the nominees in 2015. Texas, Illinois, Georgia and Florida were well represented. The hardest part was awarding just one scholarship.
In 2016, we doubled the nominations and thanks to Sky-Tec, and an anonymous donor, we are able to double the awards. Nominations were received from California, Texas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Tennessee, Idaho, New Jersey, and Oklahoma,
In 2017 we continue to see nominations grow, including two from Canada. With four awards given out including one from Canada, 2017 was a banner year thanks to sponsors and members who held HangarJams to increase awareness and funds.
2018 was another stellar year with thirty three nominations received from: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Manitoba, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. Each and everyone were stellar. Out of the total eight recipients, six have soloed with two in the wings.
2019 was the fifth year of the FMA Solo program. With over 30 nominations we again witnessed the quality that we’ve begun to expect. Fundraising, through members, donors, and corporations allowed for three scholarship awards. This tallies just over 10 awards per year since the program began and just over one award per year celebrating FMA’s first decade.
2020 has been another stellar year for nominees. Out of 39 nominees, 12 were selected as finalists. We have awarded 2 scholarships. Click here for more information.
We are so thankful for the opportunity to once again facilitate the FMA Solo program even during a pandemic. Thirty-three nominees arrived from North America (including Canada), Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Flexibility is the operative word in these trying times. Lots of companies not only will not allow employees into their offices but do not have travel guidelines set for them to attend events. Patience is a virtue in flying. It is also a necessity as we navigate these uncharted situations. Five nominees have been selected and awaiting completion on the process. Read more.
Our Sponsors are doing their part.
Thank them. Join them.
BOSE & BOSE Aviation, Sporty’s Pilot Shop, MYGOFLIGHT, Hartzell Propeller, Lockwood Aviation Supply, Flying Eyes Optics, US Sport Planes & Jabiru, Sport Flying USA & Bristell, Seaplane Pilots Association, and many more. FMA also acknowledges General Aviation News, Trade-A-Plane, FMA Denny Scalise Memorial Fund, and many others.
FMA also acknowledges byDanJohnson, General Aviation News, Trade-A-Plane, AviNation, AVweb, Aviators Hot Line, AOPA, EAA, 121five.com, State Aviation Journal, and many others for their extensive help in raising awareness for this and other FMA programs.
We look forward to bestowing upon each nominee a sponsored student membership which will keep them connected in the FMA network throughout their academic years.
Flight schools/instructors will be located nearby a recipient’s location. If a flight school/instructor would like to participate, please contact us via Education@FlyingMusicians.org.
