Scholarship to provide university students with the opportunity
to attend Commercial UAV Expo
PORTLAND, Maine, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo announced
the launch of the UAV Empower: Path to Leadership Event
Scholarship, an initiative dedicated to empowering university
students passionate about leveraging Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)
for social good. With a vision to foster an inclusive and diverse
community within the commercial drone industry, this scholarship
program seeks to nurture innovation, facilitate knowledge exchange,
and provide access to mentoring and networking opportunities by
selecting university students to attend Commercial UAV Expo through
an event scholarship.
"The UAV Empower: Path to Leadership Event
Scholarship not only empowers individuals with diverse backgrounds
to explore careers in the drone industry but also enriches the
industry as a whole by fostering innovation and inclusivity as we
train the next generation of leaders," - Kat James
The Path to Leadership Event Scholarship aims to increase
diversity in leadership roles within the commercial drone industry
by supporting students who are traditionally underrepresented in
the field. Open to university students worldwide, the scholarship
invites applicants who demonstrate a commitment to utilizing drone
technology for positive social and environmental impact.
"We are thrilled to introduce the UAV Empower: Path to
Leadership Event Scholarship," said Lora
Burns, Senior Marketing Manager and DEI Manager at
Commercial UAV Expo. "At Commercial UAV Expo, we highlight many of
the benefits of drones, from medical deliveries to coastal mapping
to search and rescue efforts. We are excited to empower the next
generation of leaders who will use this technology to better their
communities, and we are dedicated to creating access to valuable
mentoring and education opportunities for students interested in
the field. We want to inspire students while they are performing
their studies and give them access to this event platform to help
make those connections early in their careers."
Three students will be selected as scholarship recipients, each
receiving a full conference pass to the Commercial UAV Expo,
providing access to sessions, keynotes, workshops, outdoor flying
demonstrations, and networking events, as well as complimentary
hotel accommodations, a travel stipend to cover airfare, and
mentorship matching onsite with commercial drone professionals in
leadership positions.
Interested students must submit an application including
personal statements outlining their interest in drone technology
and its potential for societal benefit, relevant experiences, and a
letter of recommendation.
The scholarship program will be overseen by a committee of
industry experts with extensive experience in drone technology,
social impact, DEI initiatives, and education. They will play a
crucial role in evaluating applications, selecting scholarship
recipients, and providing guidance to ensure the program's success
and impact. Committee members include Kat James, Founder of Four
Hundred Feet, Eno Umoh, Co-founder
of the Global Air Drone Academy, and Rebecca Lehman, Senior ESG & Social Impact
Manager at DroneDeploy.
"The UAV Empower: Path to Leadership Event Scholarship not only
empowers individuals with diverse backgrounds to explore careers in
the drone industry but also enriches the industry as a whole by
fostering innovation and inclusivity as we train the next
generation of leaders," said scholarship committee member Kat
James, Founder of Four Hundred Feet.
"The UAV Empower: Path to Leadership Event Scholarship offers a
unique opportunity for university students to immerse themselves in
the dynamic world of commercial drone technology and contribute to
meaningful social change," added Burns. "By investing in the next
generation of drone innovators, we aim to catalyze positive
transformations using drones for good and to empower younger
generations to access opportunities in the field."
For more information, including full scholarship details,
deadlines, and eligibility, visit the UAV Empower: Path to
Leadership Event Scholarship information page.
About Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo, presented by Commercial UAV News, is an
international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial
UAS integration and operation. It will occur September 3-5, 2024, at Caesars Forum in
Las Vegas, Nevada. For more
information, visit
https://www.expouav.com/
Commercial UAV Expo is produced by Diversified Communications'
technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV News,
Commercial UAV Expo Europe; Geo Week, Geo Week Newsletter, 3D
Technology Newsletter, AEC Innovations Newsletter, Geo Business
(UK), and Digital Construction Week (UK).
For more information about the UAV Empower: Path to Leadership
Event Scholarship please visit
https://www.expouav.com/uav-empower-leadership-scholarship/.
Contact Information
Lora Burns
Commercial UAV Expo Senior Marketing Manager
lburns@divcom.com
Media Contact
Lora Burns, Diversified
Communications, (207) 842-5522, lburns@divcom.com,
https://www.expouav.com/
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