James F. Dubay Memorial Fund & Scholarship

Scholarship has been increased to $1,500

The James F. Dubay Memorial Fund was born out of the desire to encourage those who dreamed of flight to find their wings.  Whether a technical, practical or theoretical education is being sought, the James F. Dubay Scholarship can help students fund their flight.

For more information and to apply (Deadline had past for 2012 scholarship)

The Winners

Thank you for awarding me your 2011 Dubay Schlorship. I was surprised and exited to receive your letter in the mail.

The schlorship will help with the cost of a flight kit and a substantial number of flying lessons. I am currently going through Ground School at InFlight Aviaition loacted at Flying Cloud Airport. The instructors are excellant and I am enjoying the classes.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated and means much to me. I hope that I can carry on James Dubay's legacy and willingness to work hard for a goal.

I am excited to start my journey in aviation and your scholarship is making the beginning of it possible. Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

Lydia Wiff
Cologne, MN

Judith Blanchard wins the second scholarship

Enclosed is a photo (below left) shot on Friday, September 28 of myself and Barb Mack after my Private Pilot Checkride.  I passed.

I would like to once again thank you for that wonderful scholarship gift and let you know the money is going to continuing my education as I begin now for my IFR training.

Like I said when presented with the award, it's great to have the support from organizations such as Wings of the North.  With groups like yours keeping the history of aviation in the forefront, hopefully more people will take an active interest in flying.  I also applaud the effort you display in keeping the memory of James Dubay alive through your scholarship efforts.

Tim Lesmeister

About James Dubay

Jim Dubay was a husband and father who dedicated many hours to learning everything he could about planes and history, especially in relation to World War II. He volunteered at the Planes of Fame East Museum for a number of years and was one of the founders and an original board member of Wings of the North.  Jim was quick witted and enjoyed making people laugh. Hard working and dedicated, he encouraged his children to follow their dreams. The greatest lesson he taught was that one could survive the rat race if they were pursuing a passion. Through out his life, Jim touched the hearts of many people by making them laugh or listening to their stories, sharing his knowledge or lending a hand when work needed to be done. 

In Jim’s memory, his family and Wings of the North have established a scholarship fund to allow others the chance to learn and grow in the aviation field.

About the Scholarship

The James F. Dubay Memorial Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship for individuals wishing to pursue aviation studies, including but not limited to flight school, flight hours, aviation history, military history and aeronautical studies.

Applicants must be able to show, through the information supplied on their application, a high moral character and the ability to create a positive impression on the lives of those around them.

Who Can Apply:

• Applicants must have a high school degree or GED

When:

• Application deadline is April 1
• Winner will be notified by April 30 

To Apply: (Deadline has past for 2012)

To Apply Online

To apply by mai

Email: info@wotn.org   

JFD Memorial Scholarship
C/O Wings of the North
14801 Pioneer Trail, Suite 200
Eden Prairie, MN  55347

To Donate:

For a pdf version of the donation form click here

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