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Bill Gibbs Endowment Fund

Value: $2,500-$4,000
Postmark Deadline: April 1
Established in 1988 as the International Aerospace Hall of Fame (IAHF) Endowment Fund by the IAHF Board of Directors, with funds provided by Bill Gibbs, a San Diego businessman and founder of what is now Montgomery Field, for the purpose of providing financial assistance for students pursuing a career in aviation, or an aerospace related field, with emphasis placed on those who plan to pursue a technical specialty. In 1990 the IAHF Endowment Fund was renamed the Bill Gibbs Endowment Fund. On April 1, 1993 the IAHF merged with what is now the San Diego Air & Space Museum, which then assumed full responsibility for the Fund.

Eligibility Factors and Limitations: Graduating seniors of San Diego County high schools who will be attending a four year college.

Basis of Selection:

  • Academic achievement.
  • Strong aviation/aerospace career interests.
  • Pursuing a degree in math, physics, science, or engineering.

Application Procedure: Interested students can submit an application by filling in the online application. Applications must be completed no later than April 1. Eligible applicants will be interviewed.

Contact: The San Diego Air & Space Museum by clicking here.


Scholarship Application Link

Click here to fill out the application online.

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