Air Academy Application

2026 EAA Chapter 846

Air Academy Scholarship Application
Chapter 846 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is offering two full scholarships to attend the EAA Explore Aviation Camp in Oshkosh, WI, in July, 2026, to deserving area youth who have an interest in aviation. The EAA Camps are a fun-filled, nine-day aviation camp experience for youth ages 16-18. Since 1984, experienced instructors and dedicated staff have shared their knowledge and love of aviation through hands-on workshops, classrooms, and outdoor experiences.

The scholarships will cover the entire cost of each camp ($1,650) as charged by EAA, which includes room and board. The recipients of the scholarship will need to provide his/her own transportation to and from Oshkosh. The Session 3 camp runs from July 14-22, 2026. More information about the Explore Aviation Camp can be found at https://eaa.org/airacademy Complete this application to apply or a print copy of the application can also be found here.

Deadline to receive completed applications is February 1, 2026.

Requirements:
- The applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 18 at time of the camp.
- The applicant must reside in the northeast Ohio area.
- The application must be completed and signed.
- The applicant must attend the February 12, 2026, Chapter meeting to speak to the Chapter members.
- After the camp, the scholarship recipients must attend a meeting of Chapter 846 and give a presentation about their Air Academy experiences.
- The applicant must provide two letters of reference from unrelated individuals.
- The applicant and parent must confirm that the applicant will have transportation to and from Oshkosh, WI.
Applicant's Information
Name*

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Mothers Name
Fathers Name
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Preferred Phone*
Preferred Email*
ex. johndoe@something.com
Name of School Attending*
Hobbies and Activities
Write an essay addressing your thoughts on aviation and why you would like to attend the EAA Air Academy.

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Parent Permission

My child has my permission to attend the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh, WI. I acknowledge that the EAA Chapter 846 Air Academy Scholarship will only cover the cost of the Air Academy Camp, which includes room and board, but does not cover the cost of transportation of my child to and from Oshkosh, WI.

By signing this application, I confirm that the applicant will have transportation to/from Oshkosh, Wi.
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Any questions should be directed to Gary Baker, eaachapter846@gmail.com Scholarship Coordinator EAA Chapter 846.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026. All applicants will be notified by February 28, 2026, as to the awarding of the scholarship.
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2026 EAA Chapter 846

Air Academy Scholarship Application

Applicant's Information

Parent Permission