AASF Memorial Scholarships The Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation provides scholarships to individuals who want to develop their aviation careers. There are three scholarships available each year for up to $2,000 each: The Tom Wardleigh Memorial ScholarshipThe Virginia Hyatt Memorial ScholarshipThe Ellen Paneok Memorial Scholarship These annual AASF Scholarships are established with funds received from families and friends of Alaskan aviators who have gone to new horizons. *** The 2025 application deadline is July 31st *** Download the 2025 AASF Scholarship Application. Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Winners! Alayna McRoberts – Ellen Paneok Memorial Scholarship Ellah Wardell – Ginny Hyatt Memorial Scholarship Aiden Coy – Tom Wardleigh Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Requirements: Participating in an aviation related program with a qualified instructor or at an accredited college, university, trade school, or training center Intends to make aviation in Alaska their career Has spent at least two of the past three years in continuous official residency in Alaska Has completed at least two semesters, or 30% of the work towards his/her professional goal.