2025 Scholarship Winners
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has helped graduating seniors achieve their dreams since 1970, with individual scholarships starting at $500 each year. This year, $49,500 was awarded to seven students!
AMA Goes to WAI!

Education Director Kyle Jaracz, Education Development Coordinator Gwen Mathis, and Educational Project Manager Emily Rice traveled to the 2025 Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference in Denver, Colorado! The hopped on a plane on March 26 and spent three amazing days networking and sharing AMA Educational Resources with aviation professionals, educators, and young aviation enthusiasts.
Upcoming UAS4STEM Season
The UAS4STEM season is underway, inviting teams to build drones and compete. New teams welcomed for 2024-2025 competition.
UAS4STEM Funding Available through November 20, 2024!
Are you interested in getting involved in UAS4STEM, but need some financial assistance to get started? We have wonderful news: the UAS4STEM Funding Application is open through 11:59 PM EST on November 20th! Applying for funding for UAS4STEM is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Registration for the 2024-2025 UAS4STEM Season is Now Open!

Registration for the 2024-2025 UAS4STEM Competition is now open!
Fourth Annual Carl Hopkins Youth Aviation Expo
Kyle Jaracz and Gwen Mathis showcased the AMA SIM Trailer at the Carl Hopkins Youth Aviation Expo, engaging youth in model aviation activities.
UAS4STEM Finals held at EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh
Students showcased their drone skills at UAS4STEM finals during EAA AirVenture 2024, with top teams winning national titles and drone kits.