The Mac-Aero Scholarship for Aeronautics and Aviation will award one (1) $10,000 scholarship to a student who a) resides in of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam or Livingston Counties; b) is a current high-school senior or a recent graduate; and c) must be enrolled in an accredited, degree-granting college or university (minimum of 12 credit hours) for the following academic year in the field of Aviation and/or Aeronautics. Your gift to the Mac-Aero Scholarship for Aeronautics and Aviation is most welcome!
A letter from the 2025 Mac-Aero Scholarship Recipient, Lily Ann Keutzer:
“I want to thank Ethel and the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation for this scholarship and their reinvestment in my education and future.
Currently, I am participating in the Air Race Classic, an annual all female cross-country race, with two other female students from ISU. This year’s race starts in Fairhope, Alabama and finishes in Spokane, Washington.
After graduation, I plan to work as a flight instructor in the Illinois Valley area until I reach the required hours for the airlines.
I am also a part of the Republic Airways Cadet program, which is where I plan to start my flying career, with an end goal of flying for UPS or FedEx.
These past couple weeks have been full of growth, learning, and memorable experiences that would not have been possible without scholarships like this one.”
Sincerely,
Lily Keutzer
2024 Mac-Aero Scholarship for Aeronautics and Aviation recipient:
The Mac-Aero goes to Lily Ann Keutzer of Princeton. Lily Ann who received this award in 2023, is attending Indiana State University majoring in Professional Aviation Flight. Lily made note in her essay she lost her grandfather, who was a pilot himself, to Alzheimer’s. He was the inspiration and guiding force behind her decision to enter the aviation field. She is the daughter of Steven and Michelle Kuetzer.
2023 Mac-Aero Scholarship for Aeronautics and Aviation recipient:
We are pleased to award the 2023 Mac-Aero Scholarship for Aeronautics and Aviation to Lily Ann Keutzer of Princeton. Lily Ann will be attending Indiana State University and majoring in Professional Aviation Flight Technology. Lily stated in her essay that her grandfather, who was a pilot, was instrumental in her decision to pursue a career in the field of aviation. She is the daughter of Steven & Michelle Keutzer.
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Ethel McConnell is lifting young people’s aspirations sky-high – and fully enjoying the euphoria giving brings. Ethel funds a pair of scholarships through the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation: The $10,000 Mac-Aero for Aeronautics and Aviation and the $5,000 Rising Star for elementary education students at Illinois State.
