SANFORD, Fla. — Aerosim Flight Academy has launched its Veterans Scholarship Program.

This program, a first time offering by the academy, is designed to offer financial assistance to qualified individuals passionate about a career in aviation. Eligible participants may receive up to $10,000 toward tuition for the Airline Pilot Track.

Aerosim Veterans Scholarship provisions and eligibility requirements are available at www.AFA.edu.

Applicants’ essays will be evaluated by a scholarship committee on originality, composition, clarity and relevance to the topic. Scholarship amounts will vary, are limited and will remain available until depleted, according to officials.