Chairman of the Board Jeffrey R. Bunting August 22, 2018 Dade Aviation Dept.

Vice-Chairman Council Gary E. Duncan Lee County Port Authority Education and Student Members

Secretary/Treasurer Nina MacPherson North Perry RE: 2018 Scholarship Opportunity - Application Period Open

Immediate Past Chair Education Foundation Dear Member, President Allan J. Penksa Gainesville Regional The FAC Education Committee is pleased to announce the opening of Airport the 2018 Scholarship Application period. President/CEO Lisa Lyle Waters The Florida Airports Council (FAC) is an association of over 100 publicly owned and operated airports and nearly 250 corporations that support the Board of Directors aviation industry in Florida. FAC provides industry input into decisions Chris Curry affecting airports through communications with local, state, and federal Tallahassee Intl. Airport leaders. Karen Feaster Daytona Beach Intl. Airport Aviation is a vital part of Florida’s economy and airports contribute over Joe Glowacki, P.E. $144 billion annually to the state’s economy. Realizing the necessity to AECOM attract the best future aviation professionals to Florida, FAC established the Kerry Keith Educational Foundation in 1990 with the following goals in mind: Naples Municipal Airport

Parker McClellan Northwest Florida Beaches • To further the professionalism of FAC members so they may better Intl. Airport perform their duties and responsibilities, and

Luis Olivero • To financially assist students pursuing degrees in aviation. Greater Orlando Aviation Authority To carry out this mission, FAC established a Scholarship for students Roy Sieger pursuing careers in airport management and other aviation careers. We are Flagler Executive Airport proud to report that since 1990, FAC has awarded $341,100 to 156 students. George M. Stokus As a student of a University that is an Educational Member of FAC, you are Martin County Airport/ Witham Field eligible to apply for a FAC scholarship. To apply you must meet the following criteria:

1) Be enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an Educational Member accredited college or university in Florida, pursuing a degree in aviation. 2) Have achieved at least sophomore class level standing.

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3) Submit a complete application received or emailed on or before Monday, October 2, 2017 (applications are available at www.floridaairports.org under the Education Foundation link) 4) Have at least one semester of courses left after award of the scholarship before graduation (award will be in January of 2018). 5) Submit a copy of your current transcript. 6) Be available for an in person interview at a day to be determined during the FAC Specialty Conference in Orlando, FL - October 25- 27, 2017.

The committee will review the applications and use academic records, financial need, participation in school and community activities, and internship/work experience to determine which applicants they wish to interview. Student Members of FAC will receive additional consideration in the selection process. Interviews will be conducted by the Scholarship Committee at the Florida Airports Council Specialty Conference. Interviewees are welcome to attend all conference sessions prior to and after their interviews. Applications will be accepted by mail or email at the below addresses.

By mail to: Lisa Waters President/CEO 5802 Hoffner Ave., Suite 708 Orlando, FL 32822 Office: 407-745-4161 Cell: 561-602-3624

By email to: [email protected]. Emailed applications will receive a response indicating receipt. If a student does not receive such a response, they should resend or confirm by calling 407-745-4161.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above number.

Sincerely,

Lisa Waters President/CEO

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