1. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
2. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an aviation related program at a UAA-member institution (see UAA Directory). Contact your department head or advisor for your institution’s UAA membership number; this application is not complete if this number is missing. Proof of enrollment or acceptance of enrollment must be provided prior to award distribution.
3. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
4. Fill out this application form in its entirety and sign it.
5. Submit a 250-word, typed, essay describing your interest in and goals for a career in business aviation. Your first and last name must appear at the top of the essay page.
6. Submit an official copy of transcript issued by the school.
7. Submit a current resume which includes detailed of job responsibilities, assignments and volunteer efforts and include a home address.
8. Submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the aviation department faculty at the institution where you are currently enrolled.
9. Completed application package, which includes this form, one essay, one transcript, one resume, one letter of recommendation, and acceptance letter must be received by NBAA Charities no later than June 8, 2026 to be considered for the scholarship.
UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship
1. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
2. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an aviation related program at a UAA-member institution (see UAA Directory). Contact your department head or advisor for your institution’s UAA membership number; this application is not complete if this number is missing. Proof of enrollment or acceptance of enrollment must be provided prior to award distribution.
3. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
4. Fill out this application form in its entirety and sign it.
5. Submit a 250-word, typed, essay describing your interest in and goals for a career in business aviation. Your first and last name must appear at the top of the essay page.
6. Submit an official copy of transcript issued by the school.
7. Submit a current resume which includes detailed of job responsibilities, assignments and volunteer efforts and include a home address.
8. Submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the aviation department faculty at the institution where you are currently enrolled.
9. Completed application package, which includes this form, one essay, one transcript, one resume, one letter of recommendation, and acceptance letter must be received by NBAA Charities no later than June 8, 2026 to be considered for the scholarship.