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The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation〔()〕 is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in memory of First Officer LeRoy W. Homer Jr.. LeRoy Homer was the co-pilot of United Airlines Flight #93, which crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. The foundation was founded in 2002 by Melodie Homer, wife of LeRoy Homer. The Foundation was established to provide support and encouragement to young adults, with an interest in aviation, to pursue professional flight instruction leading to certification as a private pilot. Aviation scholarships〔()〕 are awarded on a yearly basis to young adults through an application process which seeks to identify individuals possessing qualities such as academic achievement, community involvement and leadership ability. Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee of Foundation board members and professional pilots. Once an individual is selected as a scholarship recipient, flight training is completed at a Cessna Pilot Center. Through 2009, the Foundation has awarded 11 scholarships to students from all over the United States. The foundation is also dedicated to introducing aviation careers to children, with an emphasis on reaching disadvantaged youth, as both women and minorities are underrepresented in the field of aviation.〔()〕 The foundation’s aviation awareness programs are presented to area elementary schools and youth groups, utilizing tools such as Catavia Kids Black Box program.〔()〕 Based in Marlton, New Jersey, the foundation holds local events throughout the year to raise funds for their scholarship program. The foundation is operated on an all-volunteer basis which allows donated funds to be used for the foundation’s programs. The foundation board consists of individuals who have an aviation background, friends and/or family members of LeRoy Homer, or just have the desire to support this cause. The foundation has two honorary board members, Soledad O’Brien and Emily Warner.〔()〕 Since 2001, there has been a steady decline in the number of pilots in the industry.〔()〕 One of the goals of the Foundation is to foster growth in the availability of pilots and to continue LeRoy’s legacy and passion for flight. The Foundation encourages diversity and welcomes students of all backgrounds to apply for their program. ==References== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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