I want a career in commercial aviation as a “PIC” of a Boeing 747 for a major airliner like Delta Airlines. It is my goal to earn an A&P license so that I can be certified to do maintenance on the planes as well if needed.

I want to become a cargo pilot, corporate pilot or a fighter pilot.

I want to attend the United States Air Force Academy, become a pilot in the military and a teacher.

I want to become a Professional Pilot and a U.S. Senator. I want to make a difference by helping others.

Marcellus Lee Freeman, a college freshman from Chicago, loves planes. He spends hours on flight simulators, and more hours building and flying model airplanes (he belongs to the Chicago Model Masters).

But it’s the real stuff he aspires to fly—his goal is to be a commercial pilot, as well as a certified flight instructor so that he can help others.

Amira Rae Collier, a college sophomore from Chicago, has dreamed of the skies since a young age. She hopes to one day work for an organization like NASA or Lockheed Martin, and she has grabbed every opportunity she could to get closer to her dream. She is a proud member of the National Society of Black Engineers and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Many urban youth are faced with difficult decisions in today's world - and sometimes none of them open doors. Tensions are high. Recent conflicts in Ferguson, Baltimore, and other cities indicate significant levels of frustration, anger, and despair.

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because the program provides an amazing opportunity to accomplish major milestones on the way to an aviation career.

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because I want to attend Tuskegee University after high school. I knew this program was a way that I could start my aviation career before college begins, and that it would help me carry on the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Being a Tuskegee NEXT cadet is a blessing, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life learning new things and finding new heights from which to soar.

“Tuskegee NEXT is the only aviation academy that I have attended that is designed to bring awareness to the black excellence displayed by the Tuskegee Airmen.”

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because of the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. They did not just fight in World War II. They fought for the opportunity for people like me to fly. In honoring their legacy, I will be the first pilot in my family.

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because of the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. They did not just fight in World War II. They fought for the opportunity for people like me to fly. In honoring their legacy, I will be the first pilot in my family.

I applied to the Tuskegee NEXT program because I saw an incredible opportunity to take a large step forward toward my ultimate goal of becoming a commercial pilot. Also, it is a great way to help continue the Tuskegee Airmen's legacy by helping increase the number of black pilots flying in the world.

I heard about Tuskegee NEXT when I visited Illinois Aviation Academy with my family. I had once met a Tuskegee Airman and was fascinated by his story. I knew it would be a great honor to take part in the Tuskegee NEXT program and that it would help me reach my future goal of becoming a pilot.

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because I wanted to further my aviation studies.

I applied to Tuskegee NEXT to achieve my first step towards the goal of becoming a commercial pilot. It is an honor for me to be a part of the legacy, tradition, and pride of the Tuskegee Airman and what they embodied.

I discovered the Tuskegee NEXT program in the summer of 2018. I thought it would be an honor to be able to carry on the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. I also applied to Tuskegee NEXT because I believed that it would be a great opportunity for me to learn more about aviation as well as fly. I also believed that Tuskegee NEXT would help me achieve my long term goals.

The Tuskegee NEXT program means an opportunity: To follow my passions, grow, acquire skills and resources, and an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the Tuskegee Airmen.

The Tuskegee Airmen are significant not only for what they have done for this country but also because they are proof that a person can do anything they want to if they put their mind to it. Despite the obstacles of oppression that they faced, the Tuskegee Airmen were able to thrive and push forward, becoming role models for many like me.

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because of my commander at my school. He announced the program and where it originated from, and it grabbed my attention.