Reuben H. Fleet Scholarship

About the Scholarship

The Reuben H. Fleet Scholarship supports the educational goals of high school seniors and AIAA collegiate members in the AIAA - San Diego Section. The scholarship, named in honor of San Diego aviation pioneer Reuben H. Fleet, is awarded annually to a group of students based here in San Diego. Since 1983, the scholarship has provided hundreds of students with thousands of dollars of financial support.

Eligibility

To qualify for the scholarship, you must be a high school senior or college student within San Diego county. There is no minimum GPA to apply, but the scholarship will be awarded based on: academic achievement, interest in AIAA's purpose, leadership/personality, and financial need. Previous scholarship recipients are encouraged to apply again, but are encouraged to find a new mentor, thereby increasing their connections.

Important Documents

Scholarship Rules: Download via Google Docs

Scholarship Application: Download via Google Docs

Submitting an Application

Applications and letters of recommendation are due no later than April 26th, 2024. Applications can be submitted via the online submission system:

If you encounter any issues using the system, please contact our webmaster at communications@aiaa-sd.org.

Questions?

Visit our Reuben H. Fleet Scholarship FAQ page.