Outstanding Achievements in Commercial Aviation

2025 High School Scholars Awards

High School Scholars Awards

 

2025 High School Scholars Award

2025 Applications are now open!

Deadline:

September 12, 2025

Eligible Participants:

Florida students in grades 9-12

Topic:

What role do you think commercial aviation will play in society 25 years from now? What kind of benefits and opportunities do you think the next generation will have that couldn't have been made possible without Tony Jannus and the birth of commercial aviation?

Format:

Written: 1,000-1,500 words in MLA style format submitted in Word or PDF formats.
OR
Video: 3-5 minute short film or narrated video submitted in a .MP4 or .MOV formats.

Please note that use of AI tools like ChatGPT will be checked and any essays will be disqualified for use of those tools.

Tips for a great video submission

  • Make sure video submissions are recorded horizontally, not vertically.

  • Make sure your face is well lit and avoid overly bright backgrounds.

  • Keep your camera at eye level and consider using a tripod or setting your phone on a steady surface.

  • If possible, use a microphone or remain close to your camera and avoid noisy backgrounds to ensure clean audio.

 

Awards:

First Place

$2,000

Second Place

$1,000

Third Place

$500


Submission

Please submit your applications via this link or QR code.

2024 High School Scholars Award Winner Davis Dillinger; Steinbrenner High School

2024 High School Scholars Award Winner Davis Dillinger

Steinbrenner High School

Read his Essay here