Contact
Terri Frierson, AMAC Foundation Manager
[email protected]
703-414-2622
The AMAC Foundation works alongside AMAC and is dedicated to advancing minorities and women pursuing careers in the aviation industry by developing educational programs and providing scholarships to students who are emerging aviation professionals. Since its establishment in 1997, the AMAC Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships.
To support our efforts furthering minorities and women as aviation professionals, make a tax-deductible donation or consider a corporate sponsorship.
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Mission
To attract, support and develop minorities and women students in the aviation and aerospace industries.
The Foundation Accomplishes Its Mission By:
- Offering Scholarships to Support University Students Pursuing Careers in the Aviation Industry
- Developing Programs and Events to Maximize Opportunities for Aviation Professionals and Students to Connect and Network
Vision
To provide minority and women students with access to equitable and diverse opportunities in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Foundation Programs
Our goal is to connect eligible students enrolled in aviation-related and business programs with AMAC members.
Throughout the year these hands-on learning sessions are held for high school and college students to meet, connect and learn about aviation-related and business programs.
Foundation Events
AMAC’s annual Airport Business Diversity Conference provides unique opportunities for students to network with professionals around the country and learn about the aviation industry’s role in our communities. Key events at the annual conference support the AMAC Foundation and Scholarship Fund.
A cornerstone event of the annual conference, this tournament provides networking with conference attendees, local golfers and key sponsors.
Through this event, participants have the opportunity to hear from dynamic women who have made great contributions to the aviation industry.
This auction features exclusive items, packages and drives the excitement behind fundraising at our annual events.