Flying Musicians Association 2025 Scholarships Available
(Fort Worth, TX, September 19, 2024) - The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has two unique programs for student musicians who want to join the pilot ranks and aviators who are musicians wanting to enhance their craft. FMA is accepting nominees for the FMA Solo Learn to Fly program and applications for the FMA Swing Wing scholarship to the New York Hot Jazz Camp.
“Flying and music are my two passions in life, and the Flying Musicians have put both of those together for a great cause. I believe educating the next generation is so important for music and aviation to continue on," said country musician Aaron Tippin.
The FMA Solo program enters its eleventh year, having awarded seventeen scholarships to date. In addition to the scholarships, each nominee is onboarded as a student member of the association and assigned a mentor from the Mentor’s Ramp. Through the generous support of the aviation and music communities, all who complete the checklist receive welcome packages, and their student membership is FREE for the duration of their academic career.
Visit FMAsolo.org to learn more about the 2025 program and find journal entries from past recipients.
The Flying Musicians Swing Wing scholarship is open to all members of FMA between the ages of 18 and 28 (exceptions can be made for members under 18 with parental consent). The scholarship to attend the New York Hot Jazz Camp is awarded annually. Visit the Flying Musicians Swing Wing page for details.
FMA President/CEO John Zapp said, “FMA members love assisting others who share our passions of flying and music. To assist and watch our student members grow through aviation and music while inspiring and assisting others is such a rewarding experience. The program has assisted many students who remain engaged. There are now many additional private pilots that have come from this program.” Zapp noted, "We are also looking for those in the aviation and music industry who want to jump on the FMA Bandwagon to be a part of this opportunity to grow future pilots, musicians, and leaders – the right way."
"I used to be in the band and also drum corps and I feel it made me a more focused and better person. I feel it helped me become the President and CEO of Sporty's Pilot Shop." -- Michael Wolf
About the Flying Musicians Association, Inc. The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) is a 501(C)3 nonprofit corporation for pilots who are musicians spanning the globe, proficiency levels, and genres. You can learn more at FlyingMusicians.org.
Levi Schroeder Soloed 8/30/2024 (story photo)
