The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has announced the opening of its two unique scholarship programs for student musicians who want to join the pilot ranks and aviators who are musicians wanting to enhance their craft. FMA is accepting nominees for the FMA Solo Learn to Fly program and applications for the FMA Swing Wing scholarship to the New York Hot Jazz Camp.
The FMA Solo program enters its eleventh year having awarded seventeen scholarships to date. In addition to the scholarships, each nominee is onboarded as a student member of the association and assigned a mentor from the Mentor’s Ramp. Through generous support of the aviation and music communities, all who complete the checklist receive welcome packages and their student membership is FREE for the duration of their academic career.
Visit FMAsolo.org to journal entries from past recipients. Visit the FMA Solo page to review details and find documents for the 2025 program.
The Flying Musicians Swing Wing scholarship is open to all members of FMA between the ages of 18 and 28 (exception can be made for members under 18 with parental consent). The scholarship is awarded annually to attend the New York Hot Jazz Camp.
FMA President/CEO John Zapp said, “FMA members love assisting others who share our passions of flying and music. To be able to assist and watch our student members grow through aviation and music while inspiring and assisting others is such a rewarding experience. The program has assisted many students who remain engaged. There are now many additional private pilots that have come from this program.” Zapp noted, “We are also looking for those in the aviation and music industry who want to jump on the FMA Bandwagon to be a part of this opportunity to grow future pilots, musicians, and leaders – the right way.”
To sponsor a student pilot or hold a HangarJam or Concert, either at your event/venue or as a standalone event, please contact FMA at Education@FlyingMusicians.org.
