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