Frank Der Yuen Hawaii Aviation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

Frank Der Yuen’s Aviation Legacy

Frank Der Yuen was an internationally respected aeronautical engineer, airline executive, and consultant who graduated from Harvard and MIT. He designed self-propelled, all-weather passenger boarding bridges now used at major airports worldwide. Der Yuen served as Executive Director of the Honolulu Airlines Committee and Vice President of Aloha Airlines. He also helped design Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and create the Pacific Aerospace Museum, formerly housed there.

• Der Yuen made lasting contributions to aviation engineering and airport development.
• The scholarship honors his legacy in aviation.

Scholarship Overview

The Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship supports Hawaii residents pursuing aviation-related education and training. It is a competitive program, with grants awarded each year to eligible applicants. Awards are made without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.

Description: The scholarship supports education and training in aviation-related fields at an accredited trade school, college, or university.

Award Value: Grants of at least $1,000 are awarded each year.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must have been accepted into, or be enrolled in, an eligible aviation-related program. Before an award is made, recipients must provide an acceptance letter and course content from their selected institution. Scholarship funds are mailed or wired directly to the institution.

• Applicants must pursue an aviation-related program at an accredited institution.
• Funds are paid directly to the institution.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the residency, immigration, career, and relationship requirements below. The program is intended for people committed to pursuing a career in aviation or aerospace. Applicants must not have one of the specified family relationships with a current Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum officer, director, or employee.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a resident of Hawaii.
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Be committed to pursuing a career in aviation or aerospace.
• Not be the parent, spouse, child, grandchild, or sibling of a current Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum officer, director, or employee.

• All listed qualifications are required.
• The family-relationship restriction applies to current Museum officers, directors, and employees.

Application Instructions

Applications are submitted through AwardSpring. Applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements will see additional follow-up tasks on their dashboard. These tasks include a personal statement and recommendations submitted through the portal.

1. Create an AwardSpring account or sign in to an existing account.
2. Complete the required general application form.
3. Complete the follow-up tasks shown on your dashboard:
   1. Submit a personal statement of 750 words.
   2. Request three letters of recommendation through AwardSpring. Provide each recommender’s email address; recommenders must submit their recommendations using the secure link sent by email. When applicable, aim to include a personal, professional, and educational reference.

• Complete both the general application and any assigned follow-up tasks.
• Allow time for recommenders to submit their letters through AwardSpring.

Interview and Notification

Applicants selected for an interview will receive an email with the interview date, time, and format. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will notify recipients after selections are finalized, tentatively in mid-May. Awardees have up to 30 days to accept the terms and conditions specified in their award notification.

• Interview details are sent by email to selected applicants.
• Recipient notifications are tentatively expected in mid-May.
• Awardees must accept the scholarship terms within 30 days.