Friends and colleagues of George E. Haddaway have announced the establishment of a new scholarship to honor the memory of the high-flying Texas publisher and to further his goal of educating future generations about the benefits of aviation.
Haddaway, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English literature and journalism, earned his pilot’s license in 1928. He was one of the founders of the Civil Air Patrol in 1941 and commanded a CAP unit from Beaumont during WWII. Haddaway published the magazine Flight for 40 years and contributed his unique collection of aviation artifacts and extensive aviation research to UT-Austin, where it became the distinguished History of Aviation Collection. Eventually, the collection moved to UT-Dallas for on-going use and the artifacts became the basis for the historical displays at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on Dallas Love Field.
He was the ultimate crusading journalist and enthusiastic pilot who held an abiding belief in the critical importance of aviation to the country’s economy and defense.
The scholarship will be awarded to college journalism students in the U.S. who have a demonstrated interest in the science and history of flight.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have successfully completed at least the first two years of college at an accredited institution in the U.S. or its possessions. They must submit two letters of recommendation in addition to academic or journalistic work that reflects their interest in aviation. Questions and contributions may be directed to Communities Foundation of Texas by phone at 2 I 4/826-5231 / write to its offices at 4605 Live Oak Street, Dallas, Texas 75204.
