Get your Master’s in Aviation Management fully paid

The JFK Redevelopment Program is partnering with York College CUNY to offer full‑tuition scholarships to graduate students entering the MS in Aviation Management program.

Each award covers complete annual tuition and required fees for up to two years. Students may enroll full‑time or part‑time. Renewal requires maintaining a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and completing 15 credits during the first academic year.

✈️ Students must submit their York College graduate admission application before applying for the scholarship.

Eligible candidates must meet the admissions requirements for the MS in Aviation Management program:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent). Preference given to applicants with coursework in aviation, business, marketing, finance, accounting, or statistics.
2. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
3. A completed graduate program application, including a personal statement describing career goals and preparation.
4. Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's readiness for graduate-level study and suitability for aviation management.

Applicants should reside in one of the following zip codes:

11003 (Elmont), 11096 (Inwood), 11405 (Jamaica), 11411 (Cambria Heights), 11412 (St. Albans), 11413 (Springfield Gardens), 11414 (Howard Beach), 11416 (Ozone Park), 11417 (Ozone Park), 11418 (Richmond Hill), 11419 (South Richmond Hill), 11420 (South Ozone Park), 11421 (Woodhaven), 11422 (Rosedale), 11423 (Hollis), 11428 (Queens Village), 11429 (Queens Village), 11430 (Jamaica), 11432 (Jamaica), 11433 (Jamaica), 11434 (Jamaica), 11435 (Jamaica), 11436 (Jamaica), 11451 (Kew Gardens), 11516 (Cedarhurst), 11557 (Hewlett), 11559 (Lawrence), 11580 (Valley Stream), 11581 (Valley Stream), 11582 (Valley Stream), 11598 (Woodmere), 11691 (Far Rockaway), 11692 (Averne), 11693 (Broad Channel), 11694 (Rockaway Park), 11695 (Fort Tilden), 11697 (Breezy Point)

How to apply (two‑step process):

1. Submit the York College Graduate Admission Application for the MS in Aviation Management program.
2. Prepare all required scholarship materials: 
• Personal Statement (500 words, career goals)
• Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (same recommendations used in York Admissions Application)
3. Submit the JFK Redevelopment Opportunity Scholarship at York College Application.
4. Recommenders may upload letters directly through the portal or email them to the scholarship office.

📄 Personal Statement prompt: Describe your aviation career goals and explain how York College's MS in Aviation Management program will help you achieve those goals. (500 words, 12pt, double‑spaced)

Scholarship decisions are based on the overall strength of each applicant's materials:

• Academic preparation and GPA
• Quality and clarity of career goals (Personal Statement)
• Strength of recommendation letters
• Professional potential based on résumé
• Alignment with the mission and objectives of the MS in Aviation Management program

📄 Documents reviewed from York admission application: official undergraduate transcript, verification of 3.00 GPA.