Tennessee Valley Chapter · AAAA
Scholarship Opportunities
The Tennessee Valley Chapter is proud to support the next generation of aviation professionals through scholarships at both the national AAAA level and our exclusive local Aviation Challenge Scholarship.
TVC Exclusive · Local Scholarship
2027 Aviation Challenge Scholarship
The Aviation Challenge Scholarship is a unique program offered exclusively by the Tennessee Valley Chapter. We sponsor youth to attend Space Camp's Aviation Challenge program in Huntsville, Alabama — right in our own backyard. There will be one awardee for each level: Mach I (ages 9–11), Mach II (ages 12–14), and Mach III (ages 15–18).
Applications Open
September 15th
Application Deadline
December 15
Award Levels
Mach I · Mach II · Mach III
Age Ranges
Ages 9–11 · 12–14 · 15–18
Awardees will be required to submit a write-up of their experience at Space Camp with pictures to be shared with our members online and in the AAAA magazine.
By the Numbers
2026 Scholarship Impact
The Tennessee Valley Chapter's commitment to education reached new heights in 2026 — 47 student awardees, $107,000 in chapter scholarships, and $56,000 contributed to the National AAAA Scholarship Foundation.
July 30, 2026 · Annual Luncheon
13 of the 47 TVC Scholarship Awardees were present to be recognized in person
Recognized in Person · Rocket City Tavern
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Of the 47 students awarded TVC scholarships in 2026, these recipients joined us at Rocket City Tavern during the Annual Luncheon to be recognized in person. We are proud of every awardee — those present and those celebrating from afar.
Grace P. Woolsey
Daughter of LTC Matthew Woolsey
Joey Jones
Daughter of COL John Jones — presented by Kevin Hoecherl, son of COL Hoecherl
Natalie Talmadge
Daughter of CPT Lee Talmadge
Brooklyn Talmadge
Daughter of CPT Lee Talmadge
Benjamin Rosengren
Son of Mr. Scott Rosengren
Madison Murdzek
Daughter of Mr. Michael Murdzek
Logan Moore
Son of Mrs. Andrea Moore
Savanna Martin
Daughter of LTC Phillip Martin
Tyler Claunch
Son of Ms. Sandra Claunch
Patrick Dowd
Son of LTC Patrick Dowd
Kelsey Brown
Doctoral candidate
Spencer Bowden
Son of Mr. Perry Bowden
Emmanuel Armstrong
Son of Mr. Earl Armstrong
AAAA National
AAAA Scholarship Foundation
The Army Aviation Association of America Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to students pursuing higher education who are connected to the Army aviation community — including dependents of AAAA members, warrant officers, commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel.
View AAAA ScholarshipsOpen to AAAA members, their spouses, and dependents
Supports undergraduate and graduate study
Recognizes academic achievement and community involvement
Administered by the AAAA Scholarship Foundation
Questions about scholarships?
Reach out to us directly for more information about the Aviation Challenge Scholarship or any TVC-sponsored opportunities.