Florida Harbor Pilots Association
Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, the Florida Harbor Pilots Association identifies two minority cadets attending any of the six maritime colleges nationwide who show enthusiasm and aptitude for a possible career track as a harbor pilot within the State of Florida. Each recipient receives a $2,500 scholarship during the school year. In addition to the $2,500 scholarship, each recipient receives $500 for travel expenses to attend a training session with a pilot association in Florida, where they have the opportunity to experience hands-on training and be exposed to all aspects of the harbor pilot career.
To apply for a scholarship, please download the application.
For more information on our association’s scholarship opportunities, please contact
Gretchen Rayborn at gretchen@floridapilots.com or (850) 224-0219.
Highly Skilled & Trained
The 2012 recipients of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association’s Scholarship Program include Patrick Clarke and Jonathan Moffitt.
Patrick spent his internship with the Tampa Bay Pilots Association, while Jonathan shadowed several harbor pilots with the Canaveral Pilots Association, as they piloted ships and performed various other port activities. Both scholarship recipients are eager to pursue a career in the harbor pilot field upon graduation.
