The North Carolina Airports Association Educational Foundation, Inc., a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, awards scholarships to deserving students attending institutions of higher education in North Carolina.

Students attending universities, colleges, community colleges and technical schools with aviation related programs are eligible to apply for annual scholarships.  Awards are based on academic achievement, leadership and financial needs.

Scholarship funds include both named and institution designated funds.  NCAA funds the Bruce Matthews Scholarship Fund to honor Bruce Matthews, former Assistant Director of the North Carolina Division of Aviation, to recognize his distinguished aviation career and dedication to the students of North Carolina State University.  Other scholarship funds are being created to honor individuals, businesses and specific institutions.  Most scholarships will be awarded directly to deserving students but some scholarships may be awarded directly to an institution to meet a specific need.

This year's Bruce E. Matthews Aviation Scholarship awards were presented to three recipients at the 2010 Annual Conference held in Sunset Beach, NC.

Robert J. Allen, a Junior at NC State University

Andrew Lipetzky, a Junior at NC State University

Christopher Markham, a Junior at NC State University

Through your financial support we will expand our program to provide recognition of student accomplishments and provide incentives to excel in aviation related programs.