Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships: The Carl Guell Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Carl Guell Memorial Scholarship, established in 2002, supports Wisconsin residents pursuing careers in aviation or aerospace. This scholarship awards $1,000 annually to a dedicated student, reflecting the mission of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame to enhance community quality of life through education. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate passion for the field, and be active in their communities. Over $300,000 in scholarships supports students from preschool to post-graduate levels.

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.
Purpose
To provide scholarships to residents of Wisconsin wishing to pursue an education and career in the aviation or aerospace field – at any point in their educational journey. Scholarship awards include the:

• Jeff Baum Aviation Business & Jim Quinn Flight School Scholarship
• EAA Chapter 640/Robert Payzer Memorial Scholarship
• Carl Guell Memorial Scholarship
• Sidney & Ruth Julson Scholarship
• Thiessen Field Scholarships

The Carl Guell Memorial Scholarship, named in honor of the WAHF’s founder, was created in 2002. This scholarship provides a $1,000 annual award to a deserving aviation/ aerospace student.

Eligibility

Applicants must:
Plan to pursue an education in the aviation/aerospace fieldBe a resident of Wisconsin for at least two yearsDemonstrate a passion for a career in the aviation/aerospace fieldBe active in community and extracurricular activitiesHave a minimum 3.0 GPA