~ Scholarship Corner ~
By Chris Nugent
I provided a quick overview of our 2019 scholarship winners in the last Scholarship Corner article. As we go through the next few months I’ll provide you a little more detail on each of our scholarship winners – I think you’ll be impressed with the with the commitment each of them have shown in pursuing their aviation goals and aspirations.
Scholarship Winner: Sage Nelson
Sage is in her second year at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) and is dual enrolled in the University of North Dakota (UND) flight training program through Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Sage soloed in early March and is making good progress towards her PPL. Her plan is to become a CFI which will allow her to gain the experience needed to obtain her ATP and a position with a major airline. Sage has been active in the local aviation community with volunteer work at the Copperstate Fly-In and with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation.
I had the opportunity to spend some time with Sage recently and I can tell you she is energetic, organized and 100% focused on executing her plan for an aviation career.
Scholarship Winner: James Nebrig
James is currently a senior at Prescott High School and plans to attend Northern Arizona University in the Fall semester as an Air Force ROTC cadet and will be commissioned in the USAF as 2nd Lieutenant upon graduation. James comes from a family of pilots and the APA scholarship will allow him to complete his Instrument and Commercial ratings.
James and his family are long time APA and RAF members, and I’m sure many of you may remember James as the Eagle Scout that lead the project to build the picnic shelter at the KPAN campground. James also counts the annual Navajo Christmas Airlift among his many volunteer activities.
I’m certainly impressed with what James has achieved in terms of his pilot credentials and his commitment to giving back to the community.
Both Sage and James are great examples of the young aviators the APA Scholarship program supports. Thank you again for your generosity and commitment to our program.
