Academy of Model Aeronautics

2026 AMA Scholarship Winners

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has helped graduating seniors achieve their dreams since 1970, with individual scholarships starting at $500

The AMA Foundation offers several different scholarships each year, and this year is no different! Nearly $40,000 is made available for the AMA

A woman and a child looking at the child's aviation project.

Education Director Kyle Jaracz, Education Development Coordinator Gwen Mathis, and Educational Project Manager Emily Rice traveled to the 2025 Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference in Denver, Colorado! They spent three amazing days networking and sharing AMA Educational Resources with aviation professionals, educators, and young aviation enthusiasts.

AMA Foundation sponsors annual scholarships for postsecondary students!

AMA offers scholarships supporting careers in aviation, science, and technology, with over $1.3M awarded. Applications due Feb 3rd!

Students showcased their drone skills at UAS4STEM finals during EAA AirVenture 2024, with top teams winning national titles and drone kits.

a group of youth standing in a grass field posing for the camera

The 2024 Heavy Lift Challenge winners are announced!

Two men examine a model airplane on a table outdoors.

The AMA Education Team has worked hard to put together a list of suggestions for hosting an aviation event for young aviation enthusiasts. Check out the document here!

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has helped graduating seniors achieve their dreams since 1970, with individual scholarships ranging from $500

Gwen Mathis presents educational resources to an audience of educators at the February HASTI conference.

AMA Education team attends conferences to promote free aviation education resources for educators and youth, fostering interest in model aviation and STEAM projects.

Julie Newman, Chief Engineer for a major satellite program at Boeing and active STEM outreach champion, found her true calling in engineering. She

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2026 AMA Scholarship Winners

AMA Scholarships Open on October 1st! (That's Right Now!)

AMA Goes to WAI!

New Scholarships in 2024! Apply today!

UAS4STEM Finals held at EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh

Heavy Lift Challenge winners announced

Ensuring Safety and Fun: Hosting Model Aviation Events for Youth

2024 Scholarship Winners

2024 Educational Outreach Opportunites

Julie Newman: Engineer and Author