Fly for Duke Aviation Scholarship Application

Living like Duke…inspiring young pilots one aviation scholarship at a time.

Duke Carrillo was a 2017 graduate of Flower Mound High School in Texas where he was an outstanding student as well as a two sport varsity athlete. Duke was a lifelong participant in Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Throughout his life, Duke placed a high value on leadership, integrity, loyalty and service to his country. Duke was a member of the class of 2022 at the United States Naval Academy where he was pursuing a degree in quantitative economics. He passed away on February 8, 2020 at the United States Naval Academy and was buried with full military honors.

Duke’s dream was to become a naval aviator and a professional pilot. Although he was unable to achieve that goal, the foundation is committed to helping others achieve their aviation goals in his place. The Duke Carrillo Foundation will offer Fly For Duke aviation scholarships annually to aspiring aviators between the ages of 17 and 24. In addition to financial assistance, the Duke Carrillo Foundation is building a mentoring program to support and guide the recipients as they go through training.

Live Like Duke and Fly For Duke!

Application opens November 17, 2024 and will remain open until 5:00 p.m. CST on February 26, 2025.

Full Name *

Permanent Address *

Phone No. *

Date of Birth *

Month

Day

Year

Email *

High school GPA (weighted) *Please attach a copy of your unofficial high school transcript

Familiy military history? *YesNo

If yes, please list and include relationship, years of service, and highest rank achieved *

Please list community service or other activities outside of school including years active and any leadership positions held. You may make an entry for each event and activity or a single entry resume style. *

Family income *$0 - $24,999$25,000 - $49,999$50,000 - $99,999$100,000 and above

Please describe your reason for financial assistance. *

Should this scholarship not cover the entire cost of your flight training, what are your plans to fund the remaining portion of your training? *

Please let us know of any extenuating circumstances you would like us to consider in awarding this scholarship. *

What does service to your country mean to you? (Approximately 500 words) *

What do you think it means to “Live Like Duke”? (Approximately 500 words) *

What is your long term aviation goal? (Approximately 300 words) *

Upload Supporting Documents

Please attach 2-3 letters of recommendation from individuals of your choice with phone number and email address for each. Please upload attachments as a PDF. *

I hereby agree that the information I am providing on this application is true and accurate. Should it be discovered there is any incorrect information, I understand the scholarship will be null and void with no reimbursement regardless of circumstances. *I agree

If awarded a “Fly For Duke” scholarship, I agree to provide a photo, brief bio, short impact statement, and thank you note to the DCF to be used by the Duke Carrillo Foundation in print materials, on www.dukecarrillofoundation.org and/or the Foundation’s social media and at Foundation events. *I agree

I am currently a United States citizen between the ages of 17 – 24 years. I am not currently enrolled in an aviation program and have not started any formal flight training. If I am a recipient of the Fly For Duke Scholarship, I will provide proof of citizenship prior to commencement of ground school. *I agree

I must qualify for and produce a copy of an FAA medical certificate prior to the beginning of any flight training. *I agree

If I am selected as a finalist for a Fly For Duke Scholarship, I agree to participate in a short video interview. *I agree

I agree to provide any social media outlets attached to my name with this application. *I agree

Payment of or commitment to pay Fly for Duke scholarship funds does not constitute an assumption of liability on the part of the Duke Carrillo Foundation, its officers or directors for any accident, personal injury, loss of life, damage to personal property or other incident or damage associated with training. Please consult your insurance carrier to determine any necessary personal coverage prior to beginning flight training. *I agree

Application Checklist:

Completed application
Unofficial high school transcripts and current university transcripts from all university experience to date
2-3 letters of recommendation (with phone number and email address for each)
List of social media outlets attached to your name
Any additional information (if needed)
Resume (optional)

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CST on February 26, 2025 to be considered.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 30, 2025 at the phone number and/or email you provided on your application.