About
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Lakeland, Florida dedicated to engaging, educating, and accelerating the next generation of aerospace professionals. ACE operates a comprehensive campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport that includes educational facilities, the Florida Air Museum, and various STEM programs. The organization offers scholarships (including the James C. Ray Scholarships for continuing education and flight training), field trips, summer camps, after-school programs, and community outreach initiatives to inspire youth interest in aerospace careers. ACE is also home to the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo, one of the largest annual aviation events.
Funding Opportunities
James C. Ray Flight Training Scholarship
The James C. Ray Flight Training Scholarship is administered by the Central Florida Aerospace Academy Foundation, Inc. (CFAAF) to support individuals pursuing careers in aviation. This scholarship was established to honor James C. Ray, a World War II B-17 command pilot who believed that the disciplines obtained during flight training helped him become a successful individual. The scholarship provides financial support specifically for students pursuing their Private Pilot's License. Mr. Ray hoped that young people would benefit from the positive, life-changing opportunities that flight training presents, helping to develop the self-discipline and self-confidence needed to become stronger, more successful individuals. The scholarship is designed to support Polk County public and private high school students and equivalent home-schooled students residing in Polk County, Florida. Applications are accepted three times per year with rolling award cycles, and the scholarship covers flight training costs at participating flight training schools in the county.
James C. Ray Continuing Education Scholarship
The JCR Continuing Education Scholarship (CES) is awarded to graduating seniors who will continue their academic pathway at a post-secondary institution of their choice in pursuit of a career in aviation. This scholarship specifically targets high school students from Polk County, Florida who have demonstrated commitment to aviation through volunteer service and extracurricular activities. Once awarded, recipients are eligible for three additional years of funding contingent upon their submitting updated documents for the respective school year. This makes the scholarship renewable for up to four years total, providing ongoing support throughout a student's post-secondary education in aviation-related fields. The scholarship is offered by the Aerospace Center for Excellence, a non-profit organization based at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida.
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- Active Now
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- Source Domain
- aceedu.org
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