AASF Memorial Scholarships The Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation provides scholarships to individuals who want to develop their aviation careers. There are three scholarships available each year for up to $2,500 each: The Tom Wardleigh Memorial ScholarshipThe Virginia Hyatt Memorial ScholarshipThe Ellen Paneok Memorial Scholarship These annual AASF Scholarships are established with funds received from families and friends of Alaskan aviators who have gone to new horizons. Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Winners! Whitley Coffman – Ellen Paneok Memorial Scholarship Zachary Roetman – Ginny Hyatt Memorial Scholarship Ryan Lee – Tom Wardleigh Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Requirements: Participating in an aviation related program with a qualified instructor or at an accredited college, university, trade school, or training center Intends to make aviation in Alaska their career Has spent at least two of the past three years in continuous official residency in Alaska Has completed at least two semesters, or 30% of the work towards his/her professional goal.