James C. Ray Scholarship
Offered by aceedu.org
James C. Ray Scholarship is a scholarship from aceedu.org. It is open to students in Polk. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required.
AwardNot published
Deadline Typically January 1-31, May 1-30, and October 1-31. Confirm the current year with the sponsor.
About 80 minutes of work, based on what the sponsor asks for.
- Residency required
Who can apply
- Minimum GPA
- 2.75
- GPA scale
- unweighted
- Counties
- Polk
What the sponsor says
The James C. Ray Scholarship aims to support individuals pursuing careers in aviation, including but not limited to pilot, maintenance technician, avionics technician, or aviation administration. The flight training scholarship solely supports students pursuing their Private Pilot’s License. Application window of submission and notification timeline : Applications will be accepted January 1-31, May 1-30, and October 1-31; applicants will be notified by February 28, June 30, and November 30, respectively. Click Here to Apply Eligibility requirements: Reside or attend secondary school in Polk County Maintain a 2.75 unweighted cumulative GPA Be 16-19 years of age Hold a current government issued photo ID Application requirements: Applicants will be further reviewed based on demonstration of earned performance indicators; applicants will be ranked according to points earned. *Note: A letter of recommendation is not required. Performance Indicators # Points Earned glider pilot certification (10) Passed FAA Airplane Knowledge Test (10) Completed solo flight in powered aircraft (10) Completed solo flight in a glider aircraft (6) Obtained FAA medical certificate (6) Earned Part 107 certification (5) Participated in community service (5) Participated in service clubs/ organizations (5) Participated in sports (5) Hold a 3.6-4.0 unweighted GPA at time of application (5) Hold a 3.1-3.5 unweighted GPA at time of application (4) Participated in discovery flight (4) Hold a 3.0 unweighted GPA at time of application (3) In addition, applicants must upload a 3-minute self-recorded video to the application portal. The video recording should address their background in aviation, why they are applying for the scholarship and a response to one of the following prompts: Discuss addressed Identify a recent (last 5 years) innovation in aviation and discuss its impact on the industry Identify a recent (last 5 years) innovation in aviation safety and discuss its impact on the industry Applicants who successfully complete the requirements will be asked to schedule an interview with the scholarship review committee. Applicants […]
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Our read on this award
3 figures we worked out, not the sponsor's. Free, and it takes an email address.
How these are worked out
- Our grade. From three facts the sponsor published. How few can apply: one high school or city 3 points, a county 2, the state 1, the whole country 0. How much it pays: $10,000 or more, or at least half of tuition, 3; $2,500 or more 2; $1,000 or more 1. Paid again in later years: 1. A is 4 points or more, B 3, C 2, D 0 or 1.
- How narrow the field is. Read from where the sponsor restricts it. An award open to one high school is competing against a graduating class.
- Conditions to meet. The conditions the sponsor published, each listed under Who can apply. More conditions means a smaller field, which is good news if you meet them.
- None of it is a chance of winning. We do not know how many people apply or how a sponsor chooses, so we do not publish a percentage. Anyone who does is guessing.
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Last checked 2026-09-26. Deadlines change without notice, so confirm with the sponsor before you rely on one.