Archie C. Towle Aviation Scholarship Grant

Archie C. Towle Aviation Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Summary

The Archie C. Towle Aviation Scholarship, funded by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, offers financial assistance to students within a 50-mile radius of Wausau pursuing careers in aviation. With over $300,000 in scholarships available, it supports those demonstrating financial need and a passion for aviation. Eligible fields include Airline Pilot, Aircraft Mechanic, and Air Traffic Controller, among others, ensuring opportunities for future aviation professionals.

Overview

Guided by our vision, purpose, mission, values, and policies, we inspire philanthropic generosity to enhance our community’s quality of life. Scholarships More than 200 students throughout north central Wisconsin, from pre-school to post-graduate, will be awarded scholarships totaling more than $300,000 from the 125 endowed scholarship funds administered within the Community Foundation. Archie C. Towle Aviation Scholarship Purpose The Archie C. Towle Aviation Endowment Fund was established to honor the memory of Archie C. Towle while continuing to promote the advancement of aviation as a career. The fund annually awards scholarships to students living within a 50 mile radius of the Wausau area who demonstrate financial need, ability, and a desire to pursue a career in the field of aviation. Aviation Fields Include (but are not limited to): Airline Pilot; Aircraft Mechanic; Air Traffic Controller; Aerospace Engineer; Astronaut; Aeronautical EngineerMechanical Engineer;  Flight Instructor; Airport Manager; Flight Surgeon; Electronics Technician

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident living within a 50 mile radius of the greater Wausau area Demonstrating an ability and strong desire to pursue a career in aviationThe recipient must be able to pass at least a 2nd class FAA medical examination for flight training. No exam is necessary for maintenance training.