Applicants

Attachment For Applicants Of The Eden · Campbell Aviation Scholarship Fund

The objective of the Eden · Campbell Aviation Scholarship Fund is to establish a perpetual scholarship fund to aid individuals who have a desire to pursue aviation as their career. Southeastern Foundation, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma, administers the fund.

Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate they have an aptitude for flying. This is not to say they must have above average academic credentials. Rather the recipients must have qualities exhibiting the license to learn coupled with mechanical skills.

Individuals interested in applying for the Eden · Campbell Aviation Scholarship Fund should contact the Aerospace Department, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, P.O. Box 4136, Durant, Oklahoma, 74701-0609.

Recipients of the Eden · Campbell Aviation Scholarship Fund agree to provide annually an updated resume, which includes their aviation accomplishments, to Mike Eden, 145 Echo Falls, Comfort, TX 78013, for five years following their awarded scholarship.

This fund was established in recognition of the contributions the following individuals gave to aviation.

Dale Eden

Dale Eden, born March 4, 1920, demonstrated an aptitude for automotive mechanical skills early in life. During World War II, Dale served as an apprentice aviation mechanic servicing PT-17, PT-19 and PT-22 aircraft used for primary pilot flight training in Bylthe, California.

Following the war, Dale became a licensed aircraft mechanic servicing general aviation aircraft. Dale was employed as an aircraft mechanic for American Airlines in 1947. During his career, American Airlines offered Dale the opportunity to upgrade to the position of professional flight engineer. His career included flight operations in Douglas DC-6, DC-7, DC-10, Boeing B-727, B-707 and B-747 aircraft.

After completing thirty-seven years of dedicated airline service, Dale retired and continues to share his good fortune with his wife, Mary Elizabeth. Dale’s professionalism, coupled with his honesty and integrity, establish a standard difficult to match.

Bob Campbell

In memory of Captain Robert Campbell, November 21, 1953 - March 12, 1999. Bob entered into aviation in 1980, during his college years. He was employed with Merrimac Airline, Precision Airlines and later with R.J. Reynolds as a corporate pilot.

Piedmont Airlines employed Bob in 1984. Piedmont eventually merged with US Air and later was renamed US Airways. Bob served the line pilots as a check airman and flight manager. His career included flight operations in Boeing B-727, Fokker F-28, F-100 and Airbus A 319 aircraft.

Bob loved aviation, however, in June of 1996, he married the true love of his life, Vicki. During the summer of 1996, Bob was diagnosed with a cancer known as melanoma. During the two years and nine months that followed the diagnosis, Bob showed more courage and strength than words can describe. He was never afraid of the disease he so bravely battled.

Bob fought the good fight and in many ways he won. He had the courage to beat cancer and, even though the disease took his life, his friends and family know he ultimately won the battle. His humor, dedication to professionalism and integrity will be long remembered by his associates. Bob shared the best part of his life with his wife, Vicki.

Applicant’s Agreement

If selected to receive the Eden · Campbell Aviation Scholarship Fund, I agree to provide my annual resume, including aviation accomplishments, on January 5^th of each year to Mike Eden for five years following the awarded scholarship.

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Applicants Signature Date