Maintenance support provider Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI) has teamed up with the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) Foundation on a new grant program to help foster the next generation of aviation entrepreneurs. The JSSI Aviation Innovation Grant provides a $5,000 award and mentorship to a college student with innovative ideas that could transform the future of business aviation.
“At JSSI, we believe the future of business aviation will be shaped by bold ideas and the people courageous enough to pursue them. The JSSI Aviation Innovation Grant is our commitment to nurturing that spirit of entrepreneurship,” said JSSI chairman and CEO Neil Book.
The application period for the grant runs from June 1 to September 1, and the 2025 award will be presented during the IADA Fall Meeting in October. Both bachelor’s and master’s student candidates are eligible, but must have a minimum grade point average of 3.3. Applicants should submit a short essay (up to 500 words) outlining the business concept and market. The IADA Foundation Board will collaborate with the JSSI management team on final selection.
“The JSSI Aviation Innovation Grant is more than just funding; it is an investment in the next generation of aviation leaders,” said JetAviva CFO Kathy Oberbroeckling, who is an IADA Foundation board member and chair of the scholarship committee.