(L-R) Tim Jordan, Megan Grey, Logan Turner, Ian Yeagle, Mike, Nicholas Sotello, Mitchell Malaney, Cavan Cameron, Luke Trout

(Email from Luke Trout):
Dear Mike and the AviationInterviews.com Team,

Thank you so much for your generous scholarship. As a third-year aviation student at SIU getting ready for my senior year, I'm really starting to see how much people like you make a difference. With your support, I can focus less on finances and more on gaining flight experience and planning for my future in aviation. The idea of "Paying it Forward" has had a big impact on me during my journey to becoming a commercial pilot, and thanks to donors like you, I plan to carry that spirit with me into the aviation industry.

Thank you for everything you do for our SIU Aviation Program.

Gratefully,

Luke Trout

(Email from Logan Turner):
Dear Mike and the AviationInterviews.com Team,

I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to apply and be selected as a recipient of the AviationInverviews.com scholarship. This scholarship will significantly reduce the financial burden associated with flight training and allow me to focus on my studies. Your recognition means a lot to me, and it serves as a reminder that hard work truly does pay off. This scholarship will help me fulfill my childhood dream of becoming an airline pilot. This past week I earned my flight instructor certificate, and I look forward to being a mentor and positive role model for future aviation students. I am truly honored to be one of this year's recipients. I strongly relate to the "pay it forward" motto and hope that I am able to do just that as a flight instructor and in my future career.

Thank you again for your generosity and continued support towards SIU Aviation.

Sincerely,
Logan Turner

(Email from Mitchell Malaney):
Dear Mike and the AviationInterviews.com team

I wanted to say thank you again for choosing me to be awarded your scholarship. Being recognized for the effort and hard work that I have been putting in means a lot and I really appreciate it! This will not only help me financially, but being awarded this has also given me even more motivation to continue to work my tail off and succeed.

Thank you so much for your support!

Best,

Mitchell Malaney

(Email from Cavan Cameron):
Dear Mike and Aviationinterviews.com Scholarship Committee,

I am so grateful and honored to have been selected as one of the recipients of the Aviationinterviews.com Aviation Scholarship. This financial support will bring me closer to earning my CFI certification and helping me achieve my lifelong goal of becoming a professional pilot.

This scholarship means more to me than just financial assistance, but also motivation to continue striving for excellence in not only my education but all aspects of my life. It also gives me a sense of accomplishment knowing that my efforts have not gone unnoticed. I will put forth my best efforts to honor your investment in my future.

With appreciation,
Cavan

(Email from Anthony Enciso):
Dear Mike and AviationInterviews.com Team,

I am deeply honored and appreciative to be selected as a recipient of the AviationInterviews.com Scholarship. Thank you for your generous support and for investing in my education and future career in the aviation industry.

This scholarship will play a crucial role in helping me progress toward my goal of becoming an airline pilot, specifically by covering part of the costs of earning my instrument rating. Your generosity has lightened my financial burden, allowing me to stay focused on my training and studies with even more motivation.

Receiving this scholarship is a tremendous encouragement, especially on challenging days. I am profoundly grateful for your belief in me and your support

With gratitude,

Anthony Enciso

(Email from Ian Yeagle):
Dear Mike and the team at AviationInterviews.com,

I wanted to give a huge thank you for selecting me as a recipient of your scholarship and funding a part of my dream that is aviation. Not only is the financial support huge but knowing that someone who has made a career in aviation sees the potential in me early on serves to remind me that I'm headed down the right path. Helping to both fund and encourage my future in aviation early on has been massive and will have an even greater effect down the line. One day due to the support and encouragement of Mike, others in the aviation community, and my own hard work, hopefully I'll be able to "pay it forward." This idea or saying that Mike had emphasized is one that is necessary every day in the aviation community. A big thanks again to Mike, his family, and the team at AviationInterviews.com for believing in and "paying it forward" to me this time.

Gratefully,

Ian Yeagle

(Email from Tim Jordan):
Dear Mike and the Aviationinterviews.com Team,

Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of your scholarship. I was truly surprised by your selection of me and am truly honored to have your support. Not just your generosity, but your belief in me has made my next journey to Certified Flight Instructor much easier now that there is a relief to the financial burden that flight courses can leave. Your belief in me has also made it easier to believe in myself, and I know I'll look back on this if ever I am struggling anywhere on my flight journey.

Thank you again!

Tim Jordan

(Email from Megan Grey):
Dear Mike and AviationInterviews.com,

I am deeply grateful for the support this scholarship provides. Your generosity has eased the financial burden of pursuing my dream of becoming a professional pilot. I just passed my Instrument Rating a couple of weeks ago and this scholarship will be used to complete my Commercial Certificate. Funding my aviation training has always been a challenge, and this scholarship will allow me to focus more fully on my education and goals.

Thank you,
Megan Grey

(Email from Nicholas Sotello):
Dear Mike and Aviationinterviews.com,

I would like to show the utmost appreciation for not only considering me but also awarding me the Aviationinterviews.com scholarship. I am currently earning my instrument rating and this scholarship will aid me in earning my commercial certificate without having to take time away from my training for financial hardship. I am extremely thankful and cannot wait to continue working hard on my path to becoming an airline captain with the help from Aviationinterviews.com.

Sincerely,
Nicholas Sotello