You Can Launch Future Pioneers
At Embry-Riddle, we have more than 31,000 extraordinary students. That means more than 31,000 dreams that are out of this world. From their very first day, our students demonstrate an unparalleled passion and drive, arriving with dreams of piloting airplanes, exploring distant planets, developing cutting-edge satellites, serving as military leaders or steering major corporations. Their aspirations set them apart from the typical college student, making them prime candidates for top recruitment by leading aviation, aerospace, defense and technology firms. Think of what they can do when they succeed.
The Opportunity
- Approximately 70% of our undergraduates rely on some form of financial aid.
- 96% of incoming freshmen require financial support.
- Aeronautical Science students often accumulate, on average, $140,000 in debt due to the high expenses of flight training.
The Solution | $100 Million Investment
Your support for student scholarships can break down these financial barriers. By contributing, you help ensure that every talented and driven Embry-Riddle student can access the high-quality education they deserve, regardless of their financial background. Together, we can provide them with the resources and opportunities needed to succeed and transform their dreams into reality.
When Embry-Riddle students have access to scholarships, they:
Make Skies Safer
When pursuing his graduate studies, Aditya Rathi ('22) chose Embry‑Riddle’s Prescott Campus because of the Robertson Aircraft Accident Investigation Lab, affectionately called the “crash lab,” with its more than 12 simulated accident sites. His research focused on safety of long-haul flights. The ISASI-Robertson Fellowship made that possible.
Innovate in Space
Taylor Yow ('21,'24) helped get the first university student-built payload to the moon in 2024 as part of EagleCam. A scholarship program set up by Intuitive Machines and Columbia Sportswear to advance women in technology is helping students like her to succeed in this field.
Create Opportunity
Ali Riza Karmali ('18, '20) is a research and insights analyst for Marketing and Air Service Development at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. As a recipient of the David B. O'Maley Scholarship, he was able to focus on academics and research projects that led to his role in the business of flight.
Bring Home the Wins
Stevie Albright ('25) is pursuing her MBA at Embry-Riddle and on the women's golf team. “It’s super-exciting to see how my whole path has been redirected by my scholarship,” she says. “I am unbelievably grateful that I have had more room to grow, and so many opportunities have opened up to me, such as taking summer classes. I was brave enough to get out of my comfort zone and see myself as competitive enough to go after an internship and get it. I raised my goals from graduating to going after an MBA.”
What Will You Launch?
By the end of Imagine What’s Next: The Centennial Campaign for Embry-Riddle, we are aiming to raise $100 million to fund scholarships for students just like these.
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