Scholarship Opportunities
Flight Expo, Inc - John & Patty Sandberg Pilot Scholarship
Open to Ages 16-18
Application Deadline: April 26, 2025
Winners Announced: May 18, 2025
John & Patty Sandberg Pilot Scholarship Application
Flight Expo is pleased to offer the John and Patty Sandberg Scholarship to high school students who are passionate about aviation and are actively pursuing their Private Pilot’s License (PPL). This scholarship is designed to support students by covering flight school tuition, flight hours, and related training expenses. Please complete the application below to be considered for this opportunity.
Personal Information
Full Name: ___________________________
Date of Birth: _________________________
Full Address: ____________________________
Phone Number: _______________________
Email Address: _______________________
High School/Graduation Year: _________________________
Academic Information
Current GPA: _________________________
Aviation Training Information
Are you currently enrolled in a flight training program?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Name of Flight School: ___________________________
Flight Instructor's Name: _________________________
Total Flight Hours Completed: _____________________
Estimated Number of Flight Hours Needed to Solo: _________
Have you participated in aviation focused programs? _________
If yes, what program, where is it located and for how long? (EAA, Sporty’s, Young Eagles, Civil Air Patrol, etc.) ____________________________________________________________
Essay Question: Write a 200-250 word essay that explains why you should be chosen for this award.
Additional Documents Required:
1. A copy of your high school transcript (official or unofficial).
2. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or flight instructor.
3. A recent photo of yourself (optional, but encouraged)
Application Agreement and Signature
By submitting this application, I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the Flight Expo Board will review all applications, and that my application may be disqualified if any information is incomplete or inaccurate.
I also acknowledge that, if selected as a scholarship recipient, I must provide progress updates and will be required to use the scholarship funds for aviation training purposes only.
Applicant's Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18): _________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
Submission Instructions
Please submit your completed application along with all required documents via email to:
Or mail to:
PO Box 155, Zimmerman, MN 55398
Application Deadline: April 26, 2025
We look forward to reviewing your application and supporting your journey to becoming a licensed pilot! Thank you for your interest in the John & Patty Sandberg Pilot Scholarship.
Let’s take flight together!
Flight Expo, Inc - John & Patty Sandberg A&P Scholarship
Open to Ages 15-18
Application Deadline: April 26, 2025
Winners Announced: May 18, 2025
John & Patty Sandberg A&P Scholarship Application
Flight Expo is pleased to offer the John and Patty Sandberg A&P Scholarship to high school students who are passionate about becoming an aviation mechanic. This scholarship is designed to support students by covering the King Schools Cleared for Aviation Maintenance Program, which is a fully integrated course with a ground school, test prep and syllabus that meets the requirements for aviation maintenance technicians. Please complete the application below to be considered for this opportunity.
Personal Information
Full Name: ___________________________
Date of Birth: _________________________
Full Address: ____________________________
Phone Number: _______________________
Email Address: _______________________
High School/Graduation Year: _________________________
Academic Information
Current GPA: _________________________
Aviation Training Information
Have you participated in aviation focused programs? _________
If yes, what program, where is it located and for how long? (EAA, Sporty’s, Young Eagles, Civil Air Patrol, etc.) ____________________________________________________________
Have you completed any volunteer hours at any aviation maintenance shops? _______________________________________________________________________________
Essay Question: Write a 200-250 word essay that explains why you should be chosen for this award.
Additional Documents Required:
1. A copy of your high school transcript (official or unofficial).
2. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or flight instructor.
3. A recent photo of yourself (optional, but encouraged)
Application Agreement and Signature
By submitting this application, I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the Flight Expo Board will review all applications, and that my application may be disqualified if any information is incomplete or inaccurate.
I also acknowledge that, if selected as a scholarship recipient, I must provide progress updates and will be required to use the scholarship funds for aviation maintenance training purposes only.
Applicant's Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18): _________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
Submission Instructions
Please submit your completed application along with all required documents via email to:
Or mail to:
PO Box 155, Zimmerman, MN 55398
Application Deadline: April 26, 2025
We look forward to reviewing your application and supporting your journey to becoming an aviation mechanic! Thank you for your interest in the John & Patty Sandberg A&P Scholarship.
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John and patty sandberg scholarship 2024 winner
Congratulations to Joely Lewis!
Joely is currently working on her Private Pilot License through Flight Expo's Flying Club. She was excited to return from her most recent lesson with our flight instructor, Justine Williamson (pictured below) and find out that she had been chosen by Flight Expo's Board to receive the $500 scholarship!
Joely is pictured with Board Member, John Bjornstad (to the left) as she received the news of her scholarship.
Photo credit: Cyndi Romuld