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Israel Welch

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1x

Winner

Bio

I grew up moving around a lot and I still enjoy travelling so I'm going to travel for God through missions aviation.

Education

School of Missionary Aviation Technology

Trade School
2025 - 2025

Morley Stanwood High School

High School
2023 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Trade School

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      aviation mechanic and pilote

    • Dream career goals:

    • loborer

      kauffman construction.
      2022 – 20231 year

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      one collective — loborer
      2021 – 2024

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Resilient Scholar Award
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    Thomas Mashig Foundation Trade School Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    David Hinsdale Memorial Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    Russell Koci Skilled Trade Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    Big Picture Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    Phoenix Opportunity Award
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along.
    Joe Ford Trade Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator. I have been attending the Mecosta Ocseola career center in the diesel tech program, I've been working hard and getting good grads. I also have five entry level certificate they are, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck steering and suspension 08/2024, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck electrical/electrical systems 08/2024, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck engines 08/2024, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck brakes 08/2024, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck general maintenance 08/2024 as well as some safety certificates with electric vehicles and shop safety. so with all that I can tell you that I work hard and do my best at everything I do.
    RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator. I have been attending the Mecosta Ocseola career center in the diesel tech program, I've been working hard and getting good grads. I also have five entry level certificate they are, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck steering and suspension 08/2024, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck electrical/electrical systems 08/2024, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck engines 08/2024, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck brakes 08/2024, ASE entry-level medium/heavy truck general maintenance 08/2024 as well as some safety certificates with electric vehicles and shop safety. so with all that I can tell you that I work hard and do my best at everything I do.
    Dr. William and Jo Sherwood Family Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.'' Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    Dr. Michal Lomask Memorial Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    John J Costonis Scholarship
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    Stiger Technical Scholarship
    Winner
    I remember being young and looking up into the sky. I remember loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do with that love. Then, when I was 13 years old, I saw a friend go to the mission field serving in the area of plane mechanics. When I saw him follow his dream, I thought, “That’s what I want to do!” Ever since then, I have been pursuing that goal. In the year of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in mission aviation. It was a really good trip! I had the chance to work alongside my friend and discover the enjoyment I received from this career option as well as what it meant to me doing it in a serving capacity. I’ve always liked the thought of smaller airplanes as well as the idea of working on them. My passion is planes and helping people! My plan is to be able to do both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the United States to serve in this way. From what I have seen, planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places than boats or cars. I want to go into this field so I can serve the Lord to the best of my abilities in an area where I can tell it would be a very big help. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license. After that, I would like to get at least a PPL and then possibly a CPL, depending on what's needed the most. I have chosen to get my AMT first so that I can get a job right away to be able to make money to continue my plan to acquire my PPL next. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question I have come across is, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” My answer to that is, “I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes, transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily.” I know that is kind of a broad answer, that is because there are things I need to figure out as I go along. However, I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason I see for pursuing this field is, there is so much opportunity! Pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go! I hear so much about how there aren’t very many people who want to go to work. That isn’t me! I have found a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation. I have a drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.
    KG Aviation UAS Scholarship
    I remember looking at the sky and loving the thought of flying but never really knowing what exactly I wanted to do, until I saw a friend go to the mission field in plane mechanics and I thought that that's what I want and it's been my goal ever since. In the year of 2023 I got to go to Alaska and shadow the same plane mechanic that piqued my interest in missions aviation in the first place. It was a really good trip and I learned even more how much I enjoy this field. I’ve always liked smaller airplanes as well as working on them. My passion is planes and helping people and I plan on doing both by becoming a missionary pilot/mechanic. My hope is that I can go out of the country to serve. Planes are very important in the mission field due to the fact that they can get to so many more places then boats or cars so I want to go into this field so I can serve the lord to the best of my abilities. My first priority in moving forward is getting my AMT license then after that I want to get at least a PPL and possibly a CPL depending on what's needed the most but I want my AMT first so that I could work right away to make money towards my PPL. I’m getting ready to go to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology or otherwise known as SMAT. A common question asked is where do you see yourself in five or ten years, and my answer to that would be that I see myself in five years off in a different country working on and flying planes transporting supplies to people that can’t get them very easily. I know it’s kind of a broad answer but that’s because there's things I need to figure out but I have a basic structure of what I want to do. Another good reason to go into this field is because it has so much opportunity and pilots and mechanics are in high demand pretty much everywhere you go. I hear so much about how there’s no one that wants to go to work but that's not me. I have a lot of purpose in why I want to go into aviation and drive to work hard to make that happen. I don’t have much of a history in aviation. It doesn't run in my family. I will be a first generation aviator.