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Stephen and Tricia Butler Scholarship in Aviation

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Stephen Butler attended SIU from 1996 to 1999 and is a proud graduate of the Aviation Flight and Management programs. Stephen worked line service while a student and later flight instructed for the University during his senior year. His final semester was spent interning at American Airlines which lead to his first airline job flying Beach 1900's for Great Lakes Aviation based out of Chicago O' Hare.

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Closed 15 October 2026

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Which collegeStephen and Tricia Butler Scholarship in Aviation - Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Who can applyStephen Butler attended SIU from 1996 to 1999 and is a proud graduate of the Aviation Flight and Management programs. Stephen worked line service while a student and later flight instructed for the University during his senior year. His final semester was spent interning at American Airlines which lead to his first airline job flying Beach 1900's for Great Lakes Aviation based out of Chicago O' Hare.
Who can applyIt was during his time at Great Lakes that he met his wife, Tricia, while flying through Oshkosh, Wisconsin where she was a business student at The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. As luck would have it, she was hired by Great Lakes to work the ramp and check-in counter during the busy summer travel months prior to her senior year. Though her employment there was temporary, it was long enough to cement their relationship and they have been inseparable since.
Who can applyStephen later went on to fly for Comair, Continental, and now United Airlines and is currently a captain on the 737 based out of San Francisco where he and Tricia reside. Though market conditions for pilots have changed drastically in recent years, the financial roadblocks to flight training have not. It is through this scholarship that Stephen and Tricia wish to give back to the University and provide some financial assistance to the next generation of SIU Flight and Management students. Go Dawgs!
Who can applyScholarship for a student enrolled full-time in Aviation Flight or Aviation Management as a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate second, third, or fourth year). Recipient must have attained their private pilot license.
Who can applyArea of Interest College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Aviation

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Official source: https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Name: Stephen and Tricia Butler Scholarship in AviationRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Provider: Southern Illinois University CarbondaleRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
What it provides: Stephen Butler attended SIU from 1996 to 1999 and is a proud graduate of the Aviation Flight and Management programs. Stephen worked line service while a student and later flight instructed for the University during his senior year. His final semester was spent interning at American Airlines which lead to his first airline job flying Beach 1900's for Great Lakes Aviation based out of Chicago O' Hare. It was during his time at Great Lakes that he met his wife, Tricia, while flying through Oshkosh, Wisconsin where she was a business student at The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. As luck would have it, she was hired by Great Lakes to work the ramp and check-in counter during the busy summer travel months prior to her senior year. Though her employment there was temporary, it was long enough to cement their relationship and they have been inseparable since. Stephen later went on to fly for Comair, Continental, and now United Airlines and is currently a captain on the 737 based out of San Francisco where he and Tricia reside. Though market conditions for pilots have changed drastically in recent years, the financial roadblocks to flight training have not. It is through this scholarship that Stephen and Tricia wish to give back to the University and provide some financial assistance to the next generation of SIU Flight and Management students. Go Dawgs! Scholarship for a student enrolled full-time in Aviation Flight or Aviation Management as a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate second, third, or fourth year). Recipient must have attained their private pilot license.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Amount: Award VariesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Deadline: Deadline 10/15/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
How to apply: You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. To complete the General Application, please sign in .Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Which college: Stephen and Tricia Butler Scholarship in Aviation - Southern Illinois University CarbondaleRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Who can apply: Stephen Butler attended SIU from 1996 to 1999 and is a proud graduate of the Aviation Flight and Management programs. Stephen worked line service while a student and later flight instructed for the University during his senior year. His final semester was spent interning at American Airlines which lead to his first airline job flying Beach 1900's for Great Lakes Aviation based out of Chicago O' Hare.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Who can apply: It was during his time at Great Lakes that he met his wife, Tricia, while flying through Oshkosh, Wisconsin where she was a business student at The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. As luck would have it, she was hired by Great Lakes to work the ramp and check-in counter during the busy summer travel months prior to her senior year. Though her employment there was temporary, it was long enough to cement their relationship and they have been inseparable since.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Who can apply: Stephen later went on to fly for Comair, Continental, and now United Airlines and is currently a captain on the 737 based out of San Francisco where he and Tricia reside. Though market conditions for pilots have changed drastically in recent years, the financial roadblocks to flight training have not. It is through this scholarship that Stephen and Tricia wish to give back to the University and provide some financial assistance to the next generation of SIU Flight and Management students. Go Dawgs!Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Who can apply: Scholarship for a student enrolled full-time in Aviation Flight or Aviation Management as a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate second, third, or fourth year). Recipient must have attained their private pilot license.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827
Who can apply: Area of Interest College of Health and Human Sciences, School of AviationRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39827

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