Applicants for the Jackson Aviation Scholarship must be junior high school, high school, or college students. To apply, an applicant must submit
an essay stating why the student wants and needs the scholarship
what preparation toward an aviation career the student has already accomplished
academic qualifications i.e., courses taken and grades achieved
letters of recommendations from teachers, instructors, scout leaders, etc.
2023 scholarship has been awarded - check back in 2024 for an application!
Student pilots working toward a private pilot's license must hold a current Third Class flight physical. Licensed pilots working toward an advanced rating must have passed the applicable written examinations and hold a current flight physical commensurate with the rating being sought. Applications can be downloaded here and forwarded to
Jackson Aviation Scholarship Committee
Attn: Mrs. Kate Tiffany
2287 Schnebly
Spring Valley, OH 45370
Dr. Lewis A. Jackson was a long-time resident of Xenia, Ohio, an educator (Wilberforce University, Central State University, and Sinclair College), a licensed pilot, a certified flight instructor, a licensed aircraft and engine mechanic, an airplane designer and builder, and community leader. During World War II Dr. Jackson was the civilian chief of flight instruction for the Tuskegee Airmen. Dr. Jackson was a charter member of the Greene County Regional Airport Authority and instrumental in the construction of the Greene County Airport. The Airport was later named in his honor.