Southern Illinois University-Carbondale/Scholarship

William R. Norwood Aviation Scholarship

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Molly F. Norwood, William R. Norwood, and friends established this scholarship in the name of William R. Norwood. Bill began his aviation career at SIU . After graduation and a six year Air Force career, Bill joined United Airlines in 1965 as the airline's first African American pilot. He has continued to support aviation, assist young people, and support the SIU aviation program.

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Closed 15 October 2026

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  • Which collegeWilliam R. Norwood Aviation Scholarship - Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • Who can applyMolly F. Norwood, William R. Norwood, and friends established this scholarship in the name of William R. Norwood. Bill began his aviation career at SIU . After graduation and a six year Air Force career, Bill joined United Airlines in 1965 as the airline's first African American pilot. He has continued to support aviation, assist young people, and support the SIU aviation program. Upon his retirement following a distinguished career, his wife Molly began the drive to establish this scholarship to assist students in flight training. The William R.
  • Who can applyNorwood Scholarship was established to encourage others to excel in aviation. It is bestowed upon those who demonstrate a strong commitment, devotion, and sacrifice to aviation in the William R. Norwood tradition. Scholarship for a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate second, third, or fourth year) in Aviation Flight with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
  • Who can applyApplicants must have Federal Aviation Administration certification/qualifications in aviation flight, a membership in at least one aviation organization, and must show involvement in aviation activities which demonstrate an enthusiasm for aviation.
  • Who can applyArea of Interest College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Aviation

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Name
William R. Norwood Aviation ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39963
Provider
Southern Illinois University CarbondaleRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39963
What it provides
Molly F. Norwood, William R. Norwood, and friends established this scholarship in the name of William R. Norwood. Bill began his aviation career at SIU . After graduation and a six year Air Force career, Bill joined United Airlines in 1965 as the airline's first African American pilot. He has continued to support aviation, assist young people, and support the SIU aviation program. Upon his retirement following a distinguished career, his wife Molly began the drive to establish this scholarship to assist students in flight training. The William R. Norwood Scholarship was established to encourage others to excel in aviation. It is bestowed upon those who demonstrate a strong commitment, devotion, and sacrifice to aviation in the William R. Norwood tradition. Scholarship for a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate second, third, or fourth year) in Aviation Flight with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75. Applicants must have Federal Aviation Administration certification/qualifications in aviation flight, a membership in at least one aviation organization, and must show involvement in aviation activities which demonstrate an enthusiasm for aviation.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39963
Amount
Award VariesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39963
Deadline
Deadline 10/15/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39963
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/39963
Which college
William R. Norwood Aviation Scholarship - Southern Illinois University CarbondaleRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39963
Who can apply
Molly F. Norwood, William R. Norwood, and friends established this scholarship in the name of William R. Norwood. Bill began his aviation career at SIU . After graduation and a six year Air Force career, Bill joined United Airlines in 1965 as the airline's first African American pilot. He has continued to support aviation, assist young people, and support the SIU aviation program. Upon his retirement following a distinguished career, his wife Molly began the drive to establish this scholarship to assist students in flight training. The William R.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39963
Who can apply
Norwood Scholarship was established to encourage others to excel in aviation. It is bestowed upon those who demonstrate a strong commitment, devotion, and sacrifice to aviation in the William R. Norwood tradition. Scholarship for a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate second, third, or fourth year) in Aviation Flight with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39963
Who can apply
Applicants must have Federal Aviation Administration certification/qualifications in aviation flight, a membership in at least one aviation organization, and must show involvement in aviation activities which demonstrate an enthusiasm for aviation.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/39963
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/39963
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