Scholarship Application for Pilot Training

The New England Helicopter Scholarship

Established by the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) (formerly New England Helicopter Council) a non-profit organization that represents helicopter operators and industry professionals in the Northeast US. The council focuses on promoting safety, infrastructure development, and advocacy for the helicopter industry in the region.

Hampson Family Scholarship For Women

For Primary Training- Established in 2021 by the Hampson Family in order to support aspiring female pilots and promote increased gender diversity in aviation. 

Aero Club of New England Board of Directors Scholarship

For Primary Training- Established in 2023 and funded by the Directors of the Club in the effort to develop and foster aviation enthusiasts through primary training. 

ACONE Honored Member Scholarship

For Primary Training-  Established in 1995 and funded by the Aero Club of New England. This scholarship is named each year to honor a Club member who has made a significant contribution to aviation and to the Aero Club of New England.  This is a way to say "Thank You!" to members during their lifetime. Our policy for qualified candidates has been:

a) Must be a living active ACONE member
b) Has not received the Cabot Award, and
c) Has not been significantly or previously honored by the club.

Liberty Bell Scholarship

For Primary Training - Established in 2017 and donated by an Anonymous donor, this award is given for either primary training or advanced pilot training.

Andrew Channing Cabot Memorial Scholarship

For Primary Training- Established in 1997 and funded by Hal and Michelee Cabot. The Cabot Memorial Scholarship was established by the Cabots to celebrate the memory of their son, Andrew Channing Cabot, (1971-1993). A graduate of Deerfield Academy, Andrew was a poet, singer, and keyboard musician, writing original pieces for productions in both high school and college. Andrew and his ‘Varsity Band’ also produced a locally well received CD. At Emory University he was elected to the National Theater Honor Society for his acting and his contributions to musical theater. As well as logging many right seat hours with his parents over the years, Andrew was a student pilot. Once, while on an IFR to VFR climb out in a spectacular skyscraper he gazed awestruck and said, "Wow! God really must love pilots best!"

Bauer-Bisgeier Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1997 and donated by Jeff and Shelia Bauer, this scholarship is presented in honor of Jeff Bauer’s grandparents, David and Susan Bisgeier, who embodied the ideal of the American dream. Starting from poor immigrant beginnings, by perseverance they reached levels of achievement that define scholarship. These funds are made available by Jeff and Shelia Bauer to help students achieve these same levels in their quest to become pilots. 

Donald Godfrey Memorial Scholarship

For Primary Training- Established in 2021 and is donated by John Godfrey, ACONE Director.  

Michael T. Hadik Memorial Scholarship

For Primary Training- Donated by the Hadik Family, Katherine Kryspin and Steve Hadik started this scholarship in 2001. This scholarship is presented in memory of Michael Hadik. The award commemorates Mike’s career in aviation, as a pilot, a flight instructor, and his long time love of New England.

Dr. Gary P. Kearney Scholarship

For Primary Training- Funded by the Aero Club of New England.

Dean S. Edmonds, Jr. Scholarship

Established in 1992, this award is funded by the Aero Club of New England.

Crocker Snow Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1999 and donated by the Snow Family. Crocker Snow’s life spanned seventy years of flying in 140 makes and models of airplanes from Jenny’s to B29s. His lifetime achievements included pioneering work in military instrument flying and serving as the first and long-term Chairman of the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission. Crocker was the recipient of the Godfrey L. Cabot Award in 1976 and was named an Elder Statesman of Aviation by the National Aeronautics Association in 1987. This advanced pilot scholarship for instrument training is awarded in honor of this New England Aviation Pioneer.

Joseph Passafiume Memorial Scholarship

For Instrument Training- Established in 2019 and is funded by Margaret Passafiume in memory of Joseph.

Anne Bridge Baddour Scholarship

For Advanced Training of Women Pilots- Established 2026 and funded by Anne Baddour. Anne Bridge Baddour was an ATP pilot who had retired from a 20-year career as a research pilot for MIT’S Lincoln Laboratory. Anne served on the board of the Smithsonian Air and Space museum, the board of Daniel Webster College, and was an associate member of The Society of Experimental Pilots. Anne served on the board of the Aero Club for more than thirty years, and received the club’s Exemplary Service Award in 1993. Anne was responsible for beginning the Aero Club’s Scholarship program and served as chair of the Education Committee from 1985-1992. This scholarship reflects Anne’s strong belief in her advocating for women in aviation.

Ann Wood-Kelly Scholarship

For Advanced Training- Established in 1987 and funded by the Aero Club of New England. The Anne Wood-Kelly scholarship was one of the inaugural awards and has been given each year since 1987. The Aero Club of New England funds it annually to honor its noted World War II aviatrix. Ann served during the war by flying the only way an American woman could - with the British Air Transport Auxiliary. From 1942 to 1945 she ferried over 75 types of aircraft from factories in England to bases in Britain and the continent. Ann later became Pan American Airways first female Vice President. In 1965, Ann also became ACONE’s first female president. In 1996 the Aero Club honored her with the Godfrey L. Cabot Award. Ann has an active interest in aviation and the Aero Club, and maintains her instrument rating.

Lockhart Smith, Jr. Scholarship

For Advanced Training- Established in 1987 and funded by the Dean S. Edmonds Foundation.

In 1987 the Lockhart Smith, Jr. Scholarship was established and has been funded by the Dean S. Edmonds Foundation.  Lockhart Smith served in the Naval Air Service during WWII.  After the war he attended East Coast Aero Tech and worked at Revere Airport.  From 1956 to 1968, Lockhart taught at Wentworth Institute of Technology.  Lockhart was awarded the Brewer Trophy Award, by NAA for service to aviation education.

David Frawley Memorial Scholarship

For Advanced Training- Supported by the Aero Club of New England.

John Garabedian Scholarship

For Advanced Training- Established in 2019 and is donated by John Garabedian, ACONE Director.