Scholarships
Prepare for takeoff and pursue your passion for aviation with several scholarship options offered by the foundation.
Photo: Scholarship recipient Kai Xi graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is an Aerospace Engineer at Blue Origin in Seattle, Washington
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Each year we celebrate five exceptional individuals whose vision and commitment reflect the spirit of the Jeff Pino Foundation.
Scholarship Opportunities
Planning a future in the aviation industry? The foundation offers three scholarship options to high school seniors interested in pursuing a certificate in aviation maintenance, a career in aerospace, or pilot’s license.
Next Scholarship Round Opens March 2027
$10,000 scholarship to assist with your schooling to receive a certification as an aviation maintenance technician.
$10,000 scholarship to assist with your college education in an aviation or aerospace-related field.
$10,000 scholarship to support training associated with obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL).
Supporting Chris on His Path to Aerospace
Where Are They Now
Our scholarship recipients go on to build remarkable careers across the aviation and aerospace industry. Browse past recipients by year and learn about their journeys.
2025 Recipients
Londyn Franklin
Arlington, Texas
University of Texas at Austin
Callen Leslie
Ada, Oklahoma
Crosswind Aviation
Daniel Onwudinanti
Grand Prairie, Texas
Texas Tech University
Alissa Ryan
Chandler, Arizona
Fly Time Aviation
Charles Waldron
Gilbert, Arizona
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical, Prescott2024 Recipients
Nathaniel Brown
Grand Prairie, Texas
Texas State University
Bruno Carraro
Grand Prairie, Texas
Iowa State University
Jonathan Machuca
Grand Prairie, Texas
Aviator Air
Ian Zeiger
San Tan Valley, Arizona
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
2023 Recipients
Samuel Martinez
Grand Prairie, Texas
Golf Aero Flight
Mason Salazar
Grand Prairie, Texas
Dallas College Mountain View
Carlos Jimenez Sido
Arlington, Texas
University of Texas at Arlington
Max Waldron
Gilbert, Arizona
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical, Prescott2022 Recipients
Elizabeth Adebayo
Grand Prairie, Texas
University of Southern California
Jackson Clark
Gilbert, Arizona
University of Colorado, Boulder
Roman Jones
Grand Prairie, Texas
Aviator Air
Joshua Omotoso
Arlington, Texas
MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology2021 Recipients
Troy Broussard
Grand Prairie, Texas
Skymates
Peyton Idleman
Gilbert, Arizona
Arizona State University
Zein Sebraoui
Chandler, Arizona
Chandler Air Service
Kai Xi
Chandler, Arizona
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2020 Recipients
Kolby Lassen
Chandler, Arizona
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical, Prescott
Andrew Ruiz
Grand Prairie, Texas
University of Texas at Arlington
Nathan Schildgen
Gilbert, Arizona
Northrop Grumman
2019 Recipients
Brennan Acevedo
Chandler, Arizona
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical, Prescott
Christopher Cutruzzula
Chandler, Arizona
Arizona State University
Iban Puga
Grand Prairie, Texas
University of Texas at Arlington
Calef Putter
Mesa, Arizona
Arizona State University
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