Roger W. Kahn Scholarship

When:  Mar 1, 2021
Associated with  Mid-Atlantic Section

Do You Know a High School Senior Who Intends to Major in Aerospace
or STEM?

AIAA is excited to announce the Roger W. Kahn Scholarship to honor the memory of Roger Kahn and his passion for aviation. AIAA will award up to four $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors intending to pursue an engineering or scientific degree at a college or university!

Scholarship also includes: 

  • A $2,500 travel stipend to attend an AIAA event or program such as AIAA SciTech Forum, AIAA AVIATION Forum, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, or ASCEND 
  • A mentor from AIAA’s professional members group to help guide the student toward achieving a career in aerospace 

Eligibility requirements: 

  • Current high school seniors intending to pursue an aerospace or STEM major at a college or university
  • Minimum high school GPA of 3.5 
  • Demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities
  • Underrepresented students encouraged to apply

Application documents: 

  • Transcript that shows high school GPA 
  • 1-page statement that describes STEM-related studies and/or extracurricular activities 
  • Letter of recommendation from STEM educator or mentor 
  • Application form