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Aviators’ Ascent

The Aviators’ Ascent fundraising campaign is dedicated to empowering and advancing the next generation of aviation professionals. Running now through January 13th, this exciting campaign invites aviation enthusiasts and supporters to rally around our future pilots and aerospace professionals.

Throughout the campaign, participants will compete to be recognized as both Chapter Champions and Individual Champions. Leaderboards will be visible on the team pages below, showcasing the top contributors and fostering friendly competition among chapters and individuals alike.

Donate

Select your school link below to be taken to their fundraising page:

Lewis University | Elizabeth City State University | Southern Illinois University | University of North Dakota | Auburn University | Kent State University | Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach | University of Dubuque | Florida Institute of Technology | Polk State College | University of Oklahoma | University of Nebraska Omaha | United Aviate Academy | Ohio State University | Middle Georgia State University | Kansas State University Salina | Western Michigan University | Purdue University | Middle Tennessee State University | Utah Valley University 

Leaderboard

Click here to view the campaign leaderboard.

Create a New School Page

Click here to create a new school/team page. 

Prizes

Winners of NGPA’s Aviators Ascent Fundraiser will have the opportunity to receive a mixture of airfare and Winter Warm Up Admissions based on the Top Earning Chapter as well as Top Earning Individuals. The winners will be determined and awarded by the following breakouts:

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CHAPTER TEAMS -

OVERALL TOP EARNING CHAPTER – The overall top earning chapter automatically present earners on their team the opportunity to achieve Roundtrip airfare and complimentary student admission to Winter Warm Up 2025. The TOP 4 earners from the specific top-earning chapter will receive the following:

  • Round Trip Airfare to Palm Springs, CA

  • Complimentary Student Admission to Winter Warm-Up 2025

  • Hotel and Accommodations are NOT included and are at the expense of the attendee

For Example:

  • Winning Chapter – XZY School - $20,000

    • Earners

      • 1) $1,500 Raised - Prize

      • 2) $1,000 Raised - Prize

      • 3) $500 Raised - Prize

      • 4) $400 Raised – Prize

      • 5,6,7,8….) $XYZ Raised – No Prize

TOP EARNING CHAPTER RUNNER UP – The runner up chapter to the top earning chapter will automatically present earners on their team the opportunity to achieve Roundtrip airfare to Winter Warm Up 2025. The TOP 4 earners from the specific Runner Up earning chapter will receive the following:

  • Round Trip Airfare to Palm Springs, CA

  • Hotel and Accommodations are NOT included and are at the expense of the attendee

For Example:

  • Runner Up Chapter – XZY School - $10,000

    • Earners

      • 1) $1,500 Raised - Prize

      • 2) $1,000 Raised - Prize

      • 3) $500 Raised - Prize

      • 4) $400 Raised – Prize

      • 5,6,7,8….) $XYZ Raised – No Prize

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INDIVIDUAL EARNERS –

The top earners will be determined based on overall individual funds raised. These funds will count toward both your individual total as well as your chapter’s total contributions. Individual Earners must be a teammate on their school’s team (unless the school does not have an active NGPA chapter) to be eligible to receive an individual prize.

TOP EARNER-

The overall top individual earner will receive the opportunity to win Roundtrip airfare and complimentary student admission to Winter Warm Up 2025.  The top 2 earners will receive the following:

  • Round Trip Airfare to Palm Springs, CA

  • Complimentary Student Admission to Winter Warm Up 2025

  • Hotel and Accommodations are NOT included and are at the expense of the attendee

RUNNER UP –

The runner up individual earners will receive the opportunity to win Roundtrip to Winter Warm Up 2025. The runner up earners will receive the following:

  • Round Trip Airfare to Palm Springs, CA

  • Hotel and Accommodations are NOT included and are at the expense of the attendee

Funds

All funds received as part of this program will go to the NGPA Annual Fund to support NGPA's programming and member services. Please note that school accounts/budgets will not receive the funds generated through this program.