COPA seeks applications for Neil Armstrong Scholarship

Applications for Neil Armstrong Scholarships are now being accepted. First place scholarship is valued at $7,000. Second place $3,000 and third place $2,000.
Application forms are available at the COPA office or online under “About COPA” then “Membership Benefits” at www.copanational.org. Applications must be sent to COPA’s office in Ottawa, Ont. by March 1, 2006. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to honour one of Canada’s foremost aviation members, and to provide flight training to worthy young persons who exemplify the fine character, optimism and love of adventure which were the characteristics of Neil J. Armstrong
Qualified applicants shall be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants not less than 15 years of age on the date of application and not older than 21 years of age. Applicants will be assessed on the following:
A demonstrated interest in aviation as a career or a strong interest in general aviation in Canada.
A proven self-starter, willing to earn their way.
Reasonable academic skills as demonstrated by scholastic record.
Participation and demonstrated contributions to their community.
Financial need.
The Selection Committee consists of two representatives of the Armstrong family, the chair of the COPA board and two COPA directors. Scholarship winners will be notified by May 1. They may select the flight training facility subject to approval of the COPA board. The flight training facility shall be a licensed flying school or educational institute with facilities satisfactory to the COPA board
The scholarship fund was established in 1995 following the death of Neil Armstrong, a long-time COPA member, former director, president and contributing writer. Contributions to the fund are solicited from the Canadian aviation community.
Donations can be made to the COPA Flight Safety Foundation Neil Armstrong Fund. A charitable tax receipt will be issued. The fund is administered by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of COPA.