Southern Illinois University-Carbondale/Scholarship
James and Helen Newby Scholarship
Amount variesNot guaranteed
A note from Captain Newby: As a student, I attended SIUC from 1962-1966. In 1964, I had the opportunity to witness the beginning of the SIUC Aviation Program. Although I had obtained my flight ratings prior to the program's inception, I have fond memories of learning to fly here at the university. I went on to a 37 year career with American Airlines, retiring as a Captain on the Boeing 777.
Award Varies
Closed 15 October 2026
Who it is for, in the provider's words
- Which collegeJames and Helen Newby Scholarship - Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Who can applyGood luck in the application process! -Captain Ed Newby, American Airlines (Retired) Scholarship for an aviation student with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Who can applyA note from Captain Newby: As a student, I attended SIUC from 1962-1966. In 1964, I had the opportunity to witness the beginning of the SIUC Aviation Program. Although I had obtained my flight ratings prior to the program's inception, I have fond memories of learning to fly here at the university. I went on to a 37 year career with American Airlines, retiring as a Captain on the Boeing 777.
- Who can applyI wanted to do something to honor my father and mother, James and Helen Newby, for their encouragement to follow my dream, for their financial sacrifices, and, most of all for their undying love to all their children. I also wanted to honor the university that was so influential in providing me with the education, both flight and academic, that gave me a start on my aviation career. Therefore, with my wife Doris, I have decided to fund this scholarship. Good luck in the application process!
- Who can apply-Captain Ed Newby, American Airlines (Retired) Scholarship for an aviation student with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Recipient must be a member of an aviation student organization. Applicants must submit a 1-2 page personal statement to be considered for this scholarship.
- Who can applyArea of Interest College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Aviation
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Where this comes from
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- https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069
- Last checked by SCRN
- 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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- Deadline
- 15 October 2026
- How often
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In the provider's words: where each detail comes from
- Name
James and Helen Newby Scholarship
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- Provider
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- What it provides
A note from Captain Newby: As a student, I attended SIUC from 1962-1966. In 1964, I had the opportunity to witness the beginning of the SIUC Aviation Program. Although I had obtained my flight ratings prior to the program's inception, I have fond memories of learning to fly here at the university. I went on to a 37 year career with American Airlines, retiring as a Captain on the Boeing 777. I wanted to do something to honor my father and mother, James and Helen Newby, for their encouragement to follow my dream, for their financial sacrifices, and, most of all for their undying love to all their children. I also wanted to honor the university that was so influential in providing me with the education, both flight and academic, that gave me a start on my aviation career. Therefore, with my wife Doris, I have decided to fund this scholarship. Good luck in the application process! -Captain Ed Newby, American Airlines (Retired) Scholarship for an aviation student with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Recipient must be a member of an aviation student organization. Applicants must submit a 1-2 page personal statement to be considered for this scholarship.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- Amount
Award Varies
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- Deadline
Deadline 10/15/2026
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- How to apply
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Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- Which college
James and Helen Newby Scholarship - Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- Who can apply
Good luck in the application process! -Captain Ed Newby, American Airlines (Retired) Scholarship for an aviation student with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- Who can apply
A note from Captain Newby: As a student, I attended SIUC from 1962-1966. In 1964, I had the opportunity to witness the beginning of the SIUC Aviation Program. Although I had obtained my flight ratings prior to the program's inception, I have fond memories of learning to fly here at the university. I went on to a 37 year career with American Airlines, retiring as a Captain on the Boeing 777.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- Who can apply
I wanted to do something to honor my father and mother, James and Helen Newby, for their encouragement to follow my dream, for their financial sacrifices, and, most of all for their undying love to all their children. I also wanted to honor the university that was so influential in providing me with the education, both flight and academic, that gave me a start on my aviation career. Therefore, with my wife Doris, I have decided to fund this scholarship. Good luck in the application process!
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- Who can apply
-Captain Ed Newby, American Airlines (Retired) Scholarship for an aviation student with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Recipient must be a member of an aviation student organization. Applicants must submit a 1-2 page personal statement to be considered for this scholarship.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069- Who can apply
Area of Interest College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Aviation
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39069