Who Can Apply:
- LaVelle McCoy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who was passionate about aviation and had a deep love for flying.
- LaVelle learned to fly before he graduated high school and became a private pilot with his own aircraft. He credited a scholarship he received with giving him one of his passions, and his love of flying. He would have loved nothing more than to further his love of flying in another young aviator. With a growing shortage of pilots threatening the future of the field, it’s more important than ever to encourage the next generation.
- This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of LaVelle McCoy by supporting students who share his passion for flying and becoming a pilot.
- Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student in Arizona who is pursuing the aviation field may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have prior aviation experience.
Submission: To apply, tell us why you’re passionate about the field of flying and how you would use the scholarship to further your dreams in aviation. Additionally, upload an overview of your pilot training or aviation experience (resume, courses taken, aviation hours, etc.).
Deadline: December 3, 2026
Amount: $2,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/lavelle-mccoy-memorial-aviation-scholarship/
