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ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, the NGPA proudly announces the opening of their most generous scholarship offering in the organization's history. This year NGPA celebrates a momentous milestone: 25 years of scholarships. NGPA is offering over $500,000 in scholarship dollars to their membership this year! This year NGPA will surpass $1.7 million donated since 1998, furthering the organization's mission to build, support, and unite the LGBTQ+ aviation community worldwide.

Offerings for the 2023 scholarship cycle are funded through industry partners and membership donations. There are a variety of scholarships available for all levels of flight training and other aviation-related higher education. Removing financial barriers to becoming an aviation professional is essential in crafting a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive industry.

Miriam Williams, Chair of the NGPA Scholarship Committee, says: "If you aspire to work as an aviation professional, please apply. Our scholarship program is one of the most substantive means NGPA can give back to its membership and meet the 'build and support' portions of our mission. The scholarship program means a great deal personally because it is a way for me to plant something good for the future."

This year the NGPA is continuing its partnership with the United Airlines AVIATE Academy (UAA); Greater than $325,000 of this year's scholarship offerings are extended to students participating in the UAA through our partnership with United Airlines. "NGPA is excited to kick off pride month by celebrating its scholarship program's silver jubilee; a momentous milestone representing 25 years of awarding scholarships to aspiring aviators serving their LGBTQ+ community. We are incredibly honored to receive United Airlines Aviate Academy's generous support, as well as additional support from NGPA's individual donors & corporate sponsors," says NGPA Executive Director Justin Ellixson-Andrews.

Furthermore, NGPA would also like to extend an enormous thank you to all sponsors: American Airlines, Buttgenbach Foundation, Cage Marshall Consulting, Delta Air Lines, Emerald Mental Health, Endre Holden & Stephanie Goetz, Envoy, Epic Flight Academy, FedEx, Flex Air, Flying Dollar Airport, JSX, Piedmont, PSA, Republic Airways, Solairus Aviation, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Wheels Up.

NGPA scholarships are awarded regardless of an individual's gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, but all applicants are asked to provide evidence of their contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. To apply, all applicants must be members of the organization; membership can be purchased or renewed at ngpa.org. The application window is open June 1 through 11:59 PM PDT, July 31, 2023.

About The NGPA:

The NGPA is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis. Founded in 1990, NGPA is an international organization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) aviation professionals and enthusiasts. Our organization aims to encourage individuals to begin aviation careers, foster an environment of equality for LGBTQ+ aviators, promote safety, and establish personal and professional networks. The NGPA makes this a reality through education, outreach, and social events. Our organization is run by a board of directors, executive leadership, and volunteers!

For more information, visit https://www.ngpa.org/.

Today, the NGPA proudly announces the opening of their most generous scholarship offering in the organization's history. This year NGPA celebrates a momentous milestone: 25 years of scholarships. NGPA is offering over $500,000 in scholarship dollars to their membership this year!

Related link: https://www.ngpa.org/

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Board of Directors for NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, following a comprehensive, year-long process involving member and volunteer feedback, strategic planning and a thorough search and interview schedule, has selected Justin Ellixson-Andrews as the next executive leader of the Association. Justin will begin his service as Executive Director of NGPA starting on February 8, 2023.

Scott Konzem, NGPA Board Chair, stated, "We're excited to take NGPA to the next level with the selection of Justin as NGPA's first full-time executive leader. Justin's long history with NGPA, his strategic vision for the future and connection with the membership make him the ideal candidate to help us with this transition."

Justin most recently served as Head of Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development at Delux Public Charter, also known as JSX. At JSX he oversaw teams responsible for developing, leading and maintaining the organization's recruiting and learning and development teams. He also established JSX's DE&I function and led JSX's efforts to achieve a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's "Corporate Equality Index," a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees.

Prior to JSX, Justin served as a Regional Talent Acquisition Consultant for Republic Airline and Director of International Admissions for Airline Transport Professionals. He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a B.S. in Aeronautics and a M.S. in Leadership. He is also a private pilot.

"I am humbled and honored to be joining NGPA in this new role, an organization that I call my family," stated Ellixson-Andrews. "NGPA's long history of building, supporting and uniting the LGBTQ+ aviation community is one that I can't wait to continue on in support of our growing membership," he concluded.

NGPA President, Brian Gambino, has announced that he will depart the organization's leadership position following three years of masterful stewardship, including significant membership and event growth, during some of the most trying times the organization has ever faced. Brian will hand over the reins of the organization following the NGPA Industry Expo and Winter Warm Up in Palm Springs, CA on February 9-12, 2023.

"Justin's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community has been proven through his past work. I could not be happier to be handing the baton to him in this new full-time capacity to continue the growth and camaraderie of NGPA!" said Gambino.

Justin will be joining the NGPA Industry Expo and Winter Warm Up events in Palm Springs, alongside Gambino, as his first introduction in his new role to members, sponsors and attendees.

Learn more: https://www.ngpa.org/

The Board of Directors for NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, following a comprehensive, year-long process involving member and volunteer feedback, strategic planning and a thorough search and interview schedule, has selected Justin Ellixson-Andrews as the next executive leader of the Association. Justin will begin his service as Executive Director of NGPA starting on February 8, 2023.

Related link: https://www.ngpa.org/

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NGPA Launches 25th Scholarship Cycle with Offerings Over $500k

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