CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University has received funding from The Boeing Co. to establish four annual scholarships for students enrolled in its Commercial Aviation program.
The funding will support two scholarship programs. The Boeing Access & Opportunity Annual Scholarship will provide awards to two students with demonstrated financial need, while the Boeing Military Connected & Veteran Student Annual Scholarship will support two students with military connections.
Eligible recipients include veterans, active reservists, National Guard members, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets and qualifying family members.
Delta State President Daniel J. Ennis said the scholarships will help reduce financial barriers for students pursuing aviation careers.
“Delta State University is grateful for Boeing’s investment in our students and in the future of aviation,” Ennis said. “These scholarships will help remove financial barriers for talented students pursuing careers in one of the nation’s most important industries.”
Established in 1981, Delta State’s aviation program prepares students for careers in flight operations, aviation management and other areas of the industry. The Commercial Aviation program offers bachelor’s degrees in flight operations and aviation management, along with related areas of study, including air traffic control, airport operations, aviation security, logistics and unmanned aerial systems.
Joe Childs, dean of the College of Aviation, said flight training and aviation education can require significant financial investments from students.
“Scholarships like these can make a meaningful difference,” Childs said. He added that Boeing’s support will help the university attract and retain talented students while preparing future aviation professionals.
Linwood Ham, director of Boeing Global Engagement’s Eastern Region, said the scholarships reflect the company’s commitment to supporting students and recognizing the contributions of those with military connections.
Delta State continues to expand its aviation offerings through academic and workforce development initiatives. In August, the university dedicated a new agricultural aviation simulator and announced the establishment of its College of Aviation, providing additional leadership and focus for aviation education in Mississippi and the surrounding region.
