The Mukilteo Schools Foundation

Colonel Charles K. Smith

Aviation Scholarship

Applications will be reviewed holistically, considering academic achievement, leadership, service, personal growth,

and financial need.

Please limit responses to 300–500 words per question.

We value authenticity, reflection, and sustained effort over titles or the number of activities. Focus on your personal

contribution, growth, and impact.

DUE DATE: May 1st, 2026, 6pm

First name

Last name

Phone

Address

Current High School

Grade Point Average (GPA) (unweighted)

Academic Awards/Achievements (attach additional page if needed)

File upload

College/Institution Name and Student ID

Optional but Recommended Addition:

Relevant coursework (STEM, aviation, technical programs):

Flight hours (if applicable):

Aviation certifications (if any):

Commitment to Aviation

Describe your interest in the aviation field. What sparked your interest, and how has that interest developed over time?

In your response, include:

• When and how your interest began

• Steps you have taken to explore aviation (classes, mentorship, flight training, job shadowing, research, etc.)

• The specific aviation path you are pursuing (pilot, aerospace engineering, ATC, maintenance, etc.)

• Why this career path matters to you personally

Long answer

Preparation and Initiative

Aviation requires discipline, responsibility, and technical skill. Describe how you have prepared yourself for a future in aviation.

In your response, include:

• Academic preparation (particularly STEM subjects)

• Skills you are actively developing

• Experiences that demonstrate responsibility and safety awareness

• A challenge you’ve faced and how you handled it

Long answer

Leadership and Teamwork in High-Stakes Environments

Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, or teamwork in a situation that required responsibility or careful decision making.

In your response, include:

• The situation

• The actions you took

• The outcome

• What you learned about responsibility or accountability

Long answer

Goals

What are your short-term and long-term goals in aviation? Outline your plan for the next 3–5 years.

In your response, include:

• Your intended training or education pathway

• Estimated costs or financial considerations

• Milestones you hope to achieve

• How this scholarship would support your progress

Long answer

Safety and Integrity Statement (Short Answer – 150 words)

Aviation depends on trust, safety, and ethical decision-making. Describe why integrity and safety are essential in aviation and how you demonstrate those values in your life.

Long answer

Motivation and Financial Impact

What motivated you to apply for this aviation scholarship, and how would receiving it impact your ability to pursue training or education in this field?

In your response, include:

• Financial barriers you face

• How the funds would be used (flight hours, certifications, tuition, etc.)

• How you plan to contribute to the aviation community in the future

(We value authenticity and reflection. Specific examples are encouraged.)

Long answer

Have you ever obtained a scholarship before?

Yes

If yes, please list the scholarship(s) and year awarded.

Authorization

I give permission for the Mukilteo School District and the Mukilteo Schools Foundation to release my name and photo in publications if I am selected as a scholarship recipient.

I certify that this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that incomplete applications or missing required materials will not be considered by the selection committee.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Scholarship responses must reflect the applicant’s own original thoughts and experiences. Limited use of tools for spelling or grammar review is permitted; however, essays generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or written by another person are not allowed.

The Foundation reserves the right to review submissions for authenticity. Applications found to contain non-original work may be disqualified.

By submitting this application, the applicant affirms that all responses are their own original work.