College Scholarships

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology offers three $5,000 non-renewable scholarships for full-time VEX competition participants. To apply for this scholarship contact: Admissions at admitme@vaughn.edu

Awarded to full-time students in our bachelor’s degree programs; this college scholarship is based solely on academic accomplishment.

• An applicant must attain a cumulative high school average of at least a B and combined SAT I score of at least 1,000.
• Awards range between $1,000 and $15,000 per year and may be renewable for up to four years of consecutive study, providing the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75.
• This can be combined with Vaughn College scholarships, which are based on a combination of academic as well as financial need factors.
  Founders’ scholarships are awarded in recognition of the contributions to the success of the College made by the following distinguished members of the College community:
• The Charles S. (Casey) Jones Scholarship is awarded in memory of one of our founders and the first president of the basic program from which the current curricula have evolved.
• The Lee D. Warrender Scholarship is awarded in the name of one of our founders―an engineer who developed the basic program from which the current curricula have evolved.
• The B. Hunt Smith Scholarship is awarded to honor the pioneer aviation executive who provided extensive technical assistance in designing the College’s laboratories.
• The Walter A. Neff Scholarship is awarded in honor of the airline executive and charter trustee who was responsible for laboratory equipment acquisition.
• The Elmer A. Sperry Scholarship is awarded in the name of the charter trustee and inventor who contributed substantially to aerial navigation.

Vaughn College Academic Excellence scholarships are awarded each year to continuing students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible for the Vaughn College Academic Excellence scholarships, students must:

• Satisfactorily complete at least two semesters (29 credits/units or more) as a matriculated student.
• Maintain the required cumulative grade point average (GPA) (see below).
• Maintain full-time matriculation.

Award, range and required cumulative grade point average (GPA):

This college scholarship is available to transfer students pursuing a bachelor’s degree who have completed 24 or more credits at an accredited college or university and achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 (including all courses at every institution attended). The awards:

• Range from $4,500 to $10,750 per academic year.
• Are renewable for up to three years of consecutive study, providing the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. The number of years the scholarship will be provided depends on the number of credits accepted by the College at the time of transfer.

Transfer students are also eligible for Vaughn College Scholarships.

This college scholarship will cover partial cost of residing at Vaughn College for up to four years of bachelor’s degree study provided the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75.

Annual award: Ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 per year and is applicable for a double room in our residence hall.

This college scholarship covers the complete annual tuition for four consecutive years of full-time study and is awarded annually to a student graduating from Aviation High School. A high school guidance counselor, teacher or principal must nominate students, with the principal making the final decision. Nominees must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Demonstrate a record of strong academic achievement.
• Attain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a B.
• Score at least a cumulative 1,000 on the SAT I exam, and at least 450 on the math section.
• Enroll in a bachelor’s degree program.

Recipients must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. If the recipient is eligible for any federal or state financial aid grants (excluding loans) or receives any additional scholarship funds from agencies other than Vaughn College, they will be applied to the Gold Wings award. Mandatory college fees, books, tools and miscellaneous expenses are the responsibility of the recipient.

The Kiwanis Club of LaGuardia Airport has established an annual college scholarship for graduates of Aviation High School to defray the daily expenses associated with higher education. Candidates who are selected for this scholarship demonstrate an interest in, and a commitment to, aviation. Funding for the first two years is provided solely by Kiwanis.

For those students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, Vaughn College will provide matching funds for the remaining two years. Recipients must maintain full-time matriculation and sustain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

Current students can apply on Scholarship Universe.

This endowed scholarship with the College allows the Chamber of Commerce to make significant, long-term scholarship awards to students who meet the Chamber’s criteria.

The College will award this scholarship to one current student per year who:

• Is enrolled in either a bachelor of science or an associate in applied science program.
• Is a son or daughter of an aviation industry employee working on or adjacent to JFK International Airport, or is a student in the Aviation High School’s fifth year airframe and powerplant extension program at JFK Airport.
• Demonstrates financial need.
• Achieves a high school grade average of not less than 75 percent.
• Performs a service to the high school or community.
• Is recommended by one of his/her high school teachers.

Students must fill out an application for the scholarship (which can be found on Scholarship Universe), along with an application for admission. If their qualifications are approved, they will be interviewed by the College’s director of alumni and development.

For additional information, contact Stephen DeSalvo, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Engagement, at 718.429.6600, ext. 353, or via email at stephen.desalvo@vaughn.edu.

IAWA awards one (1) $5,000 scholarship to a student of Vaughn College who maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and who has demonstrated financial need.

Current students can apply on Scholarship Universe.

Vaughn College is pleased to work in partnership with The Resource Foundation to award annual tuition scholarships to promising students enrolled in any of Vaughn’s bachelor of science degree programs.

Incoming Vaughn students will need to meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the Walter Hartung Memorial Scholarship:

•   Enrolled in a bachelor of science degree program
•   Achieved a high school grade average of not less than 80 percent
•   Recommended by one of his or her high school teachers
•   Demonstrate financial need

Enrolled Vaughn students need to meet the following criteria to be considered for the Walter Hartung Memorial Scholarship:

•   Enrolled in a bachelor of science degree program
•   Achieved a college grade average of not less than 3.2
•   Recommended by one of his or her college professors
•   Demonstrate financial need

The application process will begin on or about February 15 of each year with the publicizing of the Walter Hartung Memorial Scholarship to all eligible students. Incoming freshmen will be asked to write a 250-word essay on their decision to enroll at Vaughn and their career aspirations. Sophomores, juniors and seniors will be asked to submit a 250-word essay on their experience at Vaughn and their career aspirations.

Current students can apply on Scholarship Universe.