Click here for Scholarship Application for graduating high school students seeking academic higher education in aviation or related fields
Click here for One Time Renewal Application for students who have previously won a scholarship from the Westerly Airport Association.
Click here for Aviation Related Award Information for applicants pursuing an aviation related career.
Humphrey J. Amedeo, Jr. flying his Beechcraft N7223E
2012 Scholarship Winners
Tom LaPere, Jennifer Hawthorn, Sydney Taylor, Tom Allen
2013 Scholarship Winners: Ben Brennan, Eric Fast
One of the primary aims of WAA has been to support and nurture interest in aviation and aerospace education.
The primary goal of our fund raising activities is to build the scholarship fund entitled Humphrey J. Amedeo, Jr. Aviation Scholarship Foundation. Since the program began in 2006, thousands of dollars have been given to deserving students. In 2018, the Scholarship Foundation expanded its program to provide financial awards to applicants who are pursuing an aviation related career or who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing in an aviation related pursuit.
Information and application forms for both the student scholarship program and the aviation related awards program are available by clicking on the links at the top of this page. Applications are encouraged. Program information can be found below.
| Academic Scholarship Information |
Past Recipients |
| The Westerly Airport Association annually awards scholarships to assist students pursuing postsecondary education toward an aviation or aero-space related career, such as flight crew, aircraft maintenance, aeronautical or astronautical engineering, airline or airport operations and the like. • Applications are welcome from students with genuine interest and realistic expectations for success in any of these fields. • To be eligible, students must graduate from high school no later than June 30th. • Applicant should be accepted at, and plan to attend an accredited college, university or specialized technical school beginning in the year. • Applicant must have permanent residence in New England, preferably southern Rhode Island or Southeastern Connecticut. • Applicant should have demonstrated commitment to the chosen course of study, evidenced by related activities. These might include such pursuits as having already taken ground or flight training, passed FAA written exams, attended aviation camps, served in the Civil Air Patrol, or completed internships or work experience at airports or aviation related businesses. • Application should be accompanied by a one-page essay composed by the student. This essay should demonstrate the student’s qualifications for this scholarship, including goals and plans for reaching them. • WAA Academic Scholarships are awarded based on motivation, character, academic excellence, financial need, the student’s essay, and recommendation(s) of his/her teacher(s), guidance counselor(s), or mentor(s). • Any WAA Aviation Scholarship recipient may apply for one renewal in subsequent years, based upon academic success demonstrated in his/her transcript, along with recommendations of professors in the student’s department, as well as financial need. • Application must be postmarked by March 31, to be considered for the year’s awards. Candidates will be reviewed and the winners selected by the WAA Scholarship Committee. Awards will be based on the above criteria. Applications for these awards will be accepted until March 31st of the award year, and may be sent to: ———————————– Scholarship Committee Westerly Airport Association PO Box 2053 Westerly, RI 02891 ———————————– Please direct questions about these programs or the application process to: info@westerlyairportfriends.org Aviation Related Award Information The Westerly Airport Association annually awards financial aid to assist applicants pursuing an aviation or aero-space related career, such as flight crew, aircraft maintenance, aeronautical or astronautical engineering, airline or airport operations or who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing in an aviation-related pursuit. Applications are welcome from persons with a genuine interest in and realistic expectations for success in any of these endeavors. Applications may be sent to: Humphrey J. Amedeo, Jr. Scholarships Award Program 2021 The Westerly Airport Association awarded academic aviation scholarships to four students at a reception held at the Westerly Airport on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Family and friends were also present to share in the awards presentations. Please direct questions about these programs or the application process to: |
2021 recipients Cian Mansfield East Lyme High School, to Purdue University, Andrew Poirier, Chariho High School, to Kent State University, Maimunah Qureshi, already at Bridgewater State University, Andrew Simone, Narragansett High School, to University of Maryland, Adam Lorgio, Narragansett High School, to Lynn University.Repeat Recipients: Nicholas Orabona is currently at Purdue University, Nicholas Bibeau at Embry-Riddle University, Andrew Estus at Bridgewater State University, Matthew Burian at University of Miami. 2014 recipients 2013 recipients 2012 recipients 2011 recipients 2010 recipients 2009 recipients 2008 recipients 2007 recipients 2006 recipients |