Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships: The Robert Payzer Memorial/EAA Chapter 640 Scholarship Grant

Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships: The Robert Payzer Memorial/EAA Chapter 640 Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: September 15, 2025

Summary

The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships, including the Robert Payzer Memorial/EAA Chapter 640 Scholarship, aim to support Wisconsin residents pursuing careers in aviation or aerospace. With over $300,000 in scholarships awarded annually, this program encourages applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA who demonstrate passion and community involvement. The Robert Payzer Memorial Scholarship, established in 2013, honors a dedicated EAA chapter member, providing $1,000 to deserving students in the field.

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. Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships 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 Robert Payzer Memorial/EAA Chapter 640 Scholarship began in 2013 when a local EAA chapter chose to recognize former member Robert Payzer, a Wausau, Wisconsin native and friend of the chapter. This scholarship is a $1,000 annual award to a deserving aviation/aerospace student.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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