Sat, Aug 07, 2010
Engine Manufacturer Is Pledging Support To Young Eagles
Program
Rolls-Royce says it plans to help young pilots achieve their
dreams by pledging financial support for the 2010 EAA Young Eagles
Scholarship Program. Designed to support teenagers interested in
aviation and aviation careers, EAA Young Eagles scholarships fund
flying lessons and flight experiences for deserving teenage student
pilots.
In 2010, flight training scholarships funded by Rolls-Royce
will be awarded to six students who have completed the majority of
EAA’s online ground school class Winners will attend an
FAAqualified flight school. Additionally, one student will receive
a voucher towards flight training completion to earn a Private
Pilot’s license. Ken Roberts, Rolls-Royce, President –
Helicopters, said: “Rolls-Royce is excited to sponsor this
worthy scholarship program for young aviators. EAA Young Eagles
represents education, aviation and passion for flight. We are proud
of the students who receive these scholarships and like them, we
share a passion for aviation.”
The scholarships will be awarded throughout the year.
Scholarship winners are chosen by an EAA scholarship committee. The
EAA Young Eagles program has allowed more than 1.5 million
teenagers to experience flight and Rolls-Royce is proud to help
continue this tradition. “The excitement and passion for
flight is still very strong among young people, and these
scholarships will allow them to fulfill those dreams,” said
Tom Poberezny, EAA chairman and president. “Rolls-Royce
understands that it’s essential to support young people
trying to reach their aviation goals, and EAA very much appreciates
the company’s commitment to the future of flight.”
Rolls-Royce has been a participant at EAA events for more than
20 years.
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