Education, knowledge and skill are key ingredients to a successful career and a prosperous life. It was Ellsworth’s wish to provide scholarships and grands to young people with an interest in aviation and the sciences. The EHG Foundation works with local institutions to identify, sponsor and foster the right candidates who have the potential to excel in their studies and apply their sponsored skills professionally. The EHG Foundation board has a strong relationship with the Auburn Airport Association (AAA) and the Reno Air Race Association (RARA) as its primary scholarship administrators. Interested persons should inquire directly with these institutions for information on their scholarship programs.
In addition to relationships with other like minded organizations, the EHG Foundation pursues programs that fulfill our mission of supporting educational and training needs for parties for their endeavors related to Aviation, Mechanical, Engineering and STEM related fields, along with fostering support and learning about the Hawker Sea Fury and other such historical aviation.
The Auburn Aviation Association is a non-profit organization based at the Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN). It holds regular meetings and events for its members and regional community. Its leadership is strong, aviation-minded and committed to community outreach, including aviation oriented scholarship initiatives. For more information on AAA and its scholarship programs, visit https://aaa2.wildapricot.org.
“The Auburn Aviation Association has been involved in awarding scholarships for years. Our cooperative partnership with the Getchell Foundation has enabled us to significantly expand both the breadth and depth of aviation scholarship opportunities. Thanks to the Getchell Foundation, our outreach is able to help even more young people who are pursuing careers in aviation. Recipients of the EHGF scholarships and grants exhibit the positive character traits of Ellsworth Hovey Getchell. Keeping with the spirit of Mr. Getchell, they will in turn pay it forward to their next generation. The members of Auburn Aviation Association are honored to be part of this process.”
-Don Wolfe, AAA Scholarship Director
The Reno Air Race Association is the non-profit entity that holds National Championship Air Races based at Stead Field north of Reno, Nevada. With nearly 60 years in the business of managing air racing and air show events, RARA is one of the premier aviation institutions in the United States and beyond. RARA recently established an aviation scholarship program in association with the Ray Foundation. For more information on the National Championship Air Races and RARA scholarship programs, visit www.airrace.org.
“”One of the biggest hurdles for many our students is the overwhelming cost of testing for their A&P Mechanic Certificate. Upon graduation, some of our students are forced to postpone testing simply because of a lack of funds. This postponement then causes a delay in the student starting their career. Thanks to the generosity of Auburn Airport Association and Ellsworth Hovey Getchell Foundation, many of our deserving students have been able to complete their testing immediately upon graduation and subsequently begin their career as an aircraft mechanic.”
-Tony Logoteta, RARA Chief Operating Officer
The Ellsworth Hovey Getchell Foundation provides direct grant funding to individuals in accordance with its governing policies as well as Federal and state of California requirements. For more information on EHG Foundation grants, please contact us through this site.