Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will help young pilots achieve their dreams by
\npledging financial support for the 2010 EAA Young Eagles Scholarship Program. Designed to
\nsupport teenagers interested in aviation and aviation careers, EAA Young Eagles scholarships
\nfund flying lessons and flight experiences for deserving teenage student pilots.<\/p>\n
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In 2010, flight training scholarships funded by Rolls-Royce will be awarded to six students who
\nhave completed the majority of EAA’s online ground school class Winners will attend an FAAqualified
\nflight school. Additionally, one student will receive a voucher towards flight training
\ncompletion to earn a Private Pilot’s license.
\nKen Roberts, Rolls-Royce, President – Helicopters, said: “Rolls-Royce is excited to sponsor this
\nworthy scholarship program for young aviators. EAA Young Eagles represents education,
\naviation and passion for flight. We are proud of the students who receive these scholarships and
\nlike them, we share a passion for aviation.”
\nThe scholarships will be awarded throughout the year. Scholarship winners are chosen by an
\nEAA scholarship committee. The EAA Young Eagles program has allowed more than 1.5 million
\nteenagers to experience flight and Rolls-Royce is proud to help continue this tradition.
\n“The excitement and passion for flight is still very strong among young people, and these
\nscholarships will allow them to fulfill those dreams,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA chairman and
\npresident. “Rolls-Royce understands that it’s essential to support young people trying to reach
\ntheir aviation goals, and EAA very much appreciates the company’s commitment to the future of
\nflight.”
\nRolls-Royce is proud to be working with EAA and their Young Eagles program. Rolls-Royce has
\nbeen a participant at EAA events for more than 20 years.
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