How much funding does Mike Cox Internship Scholarship Grant provide?

Mike Cox Internship Scholarship Grant provides US $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Mike Cox Internship Scholarship Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Mike Cox Internship Scholarship Grant

Duncan Family Trust

Foundation Grants for Education

Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Be a current student at an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary school, which includes technical schools, in full-time student status.

Other requirements

The following criteria must be met to qualify for this scholarship:
Complete the Mike Cox Scholarship application form, and submit it by the deadline listed above.
Successful completion or current participation (in good standing) of the Duncan Aviation internship program.
Have worked at least 150 hours at Duncan Aviation.

Overview

The Mike Cox Internship Scholarship, established by the Duncan Aviation Family Trust, honors the late Mike Cox's legacy of mentorship. This scholarship supports students at accredited institutions who demonstrate a passion for growth and excellence. A maximum of two scholarships are awarded annually, providing $1,000 per recipient for educational expenses. Eligible candidates must be full-time students and have completed or participated in the Duncan Aviation internship program, ensuring a commitment to education and the aviation industry.

This scholarship was created in honor of the late Mike Cox, former Vice President at Duncan Aviation, whose leadership and commitment to mentoring left a lasting impact on our team.
Scholarship Details
There will be a maximum of two (2) scholarships awarded for any intern across the company. Each recipient will receive $1,000 annually ($500 per semester), which can be used for eligible education expenses (tuition, books, fees, etc.)

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met to qualify for this scholarship:
Be a current student at an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary school, which includes technical schools, in full-time student status.Complete the Mike Cox Scholarship application form, and submit it by the deadline listed above.Successful completion or current participation (in good standing) of the Duncan Aviation internship programHave worked at least 150 hours at Duncan Aviation.

What Duncan Family Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 38
Total given: $632K
Median grant: $3,250
Range: $500–$149K

By dollars: Nebraska 86%, Michigan 8%, Utah 5%. Top recipient cities: Lincoln, NE; Battle Creek, MI; Provo, UT.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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