Supporting Future Aviation Leaders: Leidos Helps Expand the Air Traffic Control Association’s Scholarship Program
Alexandria, Va. (July 16, 2025) – The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) is proud to announce that Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has become the premier benefactor of the ATCA Scholarship Fund. As part of this donation, ATCA is also launching a new scholarship: the ATCA/Leidos Scholarship for Aviation Innovation – bringing the total number of ATCA-administered scholarships to five.
Leidos has committed $75,000 over the next three years to support the ATCA Scholarship Fund, including the new ATCA/Leidos award. The scholarship will recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a passion for advancing the future of aviation.
“We thank Leidos for their support in advancing the future of aviation,” said Stephen Creamer, ATCA president and CEO. “Part of ATCA’s mission is to provide education opportunities for our members and their families. This contribution to the ATCA Scholarship Program will allow more students to enter the aviation field to help close the gap of unfilled jobs across the aviation industry.”
The ATCA Scholarship program was established in 1983, awarding its first scholarship to a single recipient. Since then, and thanks to the generous support of donors and partners, ATCA has awarded nearly $1.5 million to students pursuing degrees related to air traffic control and aviation. Annual scholarship awards range from $5,000 to $15,000 per student.
“Leidos is proud to support ATCA’s Scholarship Fund with this three-year commitment to help develop the next generation of air traffic management professionals,” said Liz Porter, Health & Civil president for Leidos. “This contribution reflects our dedication to strengthening the aviation workforce and supporting students who will lead the future of flight.”
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About ATCA
Established in 1956, ATCA – also known as the Air Traffic Control Association - represents the U.S. industrial base that designs, develops, and maintains the world's largest and most complex air traffic management (ATM) system run by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the largest Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) in the world - handling over 50,000 daily flights across 29 million square miles of airspace. Our members operate globally and in all 50 U.S. states, U.S territories as well as prove ATM services for the Department of Defense.
ATCA is a nonprofit, non-governmental, professional organization that provides opportunities for education, collaboration, thought leadership, and advocacy to support its members. Membership is open to all who share a common interest in promoting and encouraging the advancement of aviation and airspace integration.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.
