The Los Angeles County Air Show presented by Lockheed Martin announces the STEM Scholarship Program that will recognize and reward a minimum of three students with scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each.
To be eligible for the Los Angeles County Air Show STEM Scholarship, applicants must be entering college for the first time in the fall of 2017 and plan to pursue college/university level studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Aerospace. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who reside in the Antelope Valley region and maintain credits to graduate high school at the spring semester of 2017 and start in the fall of 2017.
Criteria and information can be found at www.lacoairshow.com under the Scholarships link. Applications will be accepted through midnight, Jan. 15, 2017. Recipients will be recognized at the air show.
The Los Angeles County Air Show is considered one of the nation’s premier air shows. Headlining the 2017 show will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds who will perform both March 25 and 26. The show will also have a full schedule of world renowned aerobatic performers from all over the country, skydivers and warbirds. In addition to the attractions in the sky, the Los Angeles County Air Show is home to an impressive, interactive STEM exhibition, believed to be one of the largest expos of any air show, extensive static displays, a Kid’s Zone, an iconic aeronautical historical panel and more.
For more information on the Los Angeles County Air Show, STEM and pre-sale tickets, go to www.lacoairshow.com. Follow on Facebook, Twitter @LACountyAirShow, Instagram and SnapChat for updates.
The Los Angeles County Air Show, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the importance of aviation for continued economic growth, inspiration and educational opportunities for our youth, and enhancing awareness for the service and sacrifice of our military men and women. The mission of the Air Show will be, in part, accomplished by giving back to the needs of the community through a regional scholarship program for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math or aerospace. For more information about the Los Angeles County Air Show, visit www.lacoairshow.com.