L3Harris Technologies relaunches US pilot pathway scholarships

L3Harris Technologies is relaunching its Pilot Pathway Scholarship program, which started in July, to help ensure training is accessible to more aspiring pilots.

The High School Merit Pilot Pathway consists of two scholarships – one for US$30,000 and the second for US$20,000. High school seniors will be able to apply for the scholarships from July through October. Recipients will be announced in December 2021.

The Veterans Pilot Pathway consists of two $15,000 scholarships and is open to applicants transitioning from serving in the US Armed Forces to a civilian career. The Veterans Pilot Pathway will be open for applications between July and September. Recipients are expected to be announced in November 2021. The financial support will go towards the cost of pilot training at the L3Harris Flight Academy in Sanford, Fla.

“We are delighted to relaunch these Pilot Pathway Scholarship programs,” said Rich Seagraves, Global Director of Operations, L3Harris Airline Academy. “They not only signify our commitment to training future pilots but highlight the belief we have in the future of our industry. In addition to these scholarships, we have a series of further diversity-focused scholarship programs planned for later this year. We want to ensure there is a career path for everyone who has the ability and desire to be a pilot.”