Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship

Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship Our Scholarship was created in memory of US Army SPC Michael Ashton Johnson. https://linktr.ee/CloudDancerScholarship

To honor his passion for flying, deserving veteran(s) are awarded a scholarships to assist them in their career as a professional pilot.

Today we're highlighting another amazing volunteer that will be in attendance at our 5th annual Black Tie & Boots Gala, ...
08/10/2026

Today we're highlighting another amazing volunteer that will be in attendance at our 5th annual Black Tie & Boots Gala, the newly crowned Miss Volunteer America, Amanda Higginbotham! Amanda is not only an airline transport pilot but the founder of her own non-profit, Reach Out to Outreaches Inc. We're so excited to have her with us this October to honor Ashton's legacy 🕊️

Come out to the River Ranch Stockyards to meet Amanda on October 16th at the gala! Link in bio to secure your tickets today! 🎟️🤠

We're honored to announce that WWII Iwo Jima Veteran Don Graves will be in attendance at our 5th Annual Black Tie & Boot...
07/23/2026

We're honored to announce that WWII Iwo Jima Veteran Don Graves will be in attendance at our 5th Annual Black Tie & Boots Gala! Don has spent the last 16 years being a beacon of hope and patriotism as a public speaker and we're happy to have him with us in October to honor Ashton's legacy 💛

Make sure to purchase your tickets to meet this WWII hero on October 16th at the Black Tie & Boots gala 🤵👢

🔗 Link in bio to secure your tickets and donate to support our cause!

07/22/2026

Important Security Notice to Our Supporters

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are writing to inform you of a recent security incident involving our organization. We discovered that one of our email accounts was compromised and used by an unauthorized individual to send emails that appeared to come from our organization. Additionally, our gala campaign has been temporarily suspended until we resolve the matter as well.

If you received an unexpected email from us requesting donations, gift cards, financial information, passwords, or asking you to click on links or open attachments, please do not respond or interact with the message. Delete it immediately.

Please know that we have taken immediate steps to secure our systems, are working with our email provider and security professionals to investigate the incident, and have strengthened our security measures to help prevent this from happening again.

If you believe you responded to one of the fraudulent emails or shared any personal or financial information, we encourage you to:

Change any affected passwords immediately.
Enable multi-factor authentication on your accounts, if available.
Monitor your financial and online accounts for suspicious activity.
Contact us directly through our official phone number or website if you have any questions or need to verify a communication.

Please note: We will never ask you to purchase gift cards, send cryptocurrency, or provide passwords or sensitive financial information by email. If you are ever unsure whether a request is legitimate, please contact us directly before taking any action.

We understand that your trust is the foundation of our mission, and we sincerely regret any concern or inconvenience this incident may have caused. We remain committed to protecting the information entrusted to us and to communicating openly as we continue our investigation.

Thank you for your continued support, understanding, and partnership in helping us serve our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out through our official contact channels.

With gratitude,

Joseph Johnson
President and Founder
Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship Foundation

🚨 Time is running out! 🚨The countdown is on—applications for the 2026 CloudDancer Scholarship close July 31st!This year,...
07/21/2026

🚨 Time is running out! 🚨

The countdown is on—applications for the 2026 CloudDancer Scholarship close July 31st!

This year, we’re investing in the future of aviation by awarding:
✈️ 5 Pilot Scholarships worth $17,500 each
🔧 5 Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships worth $5,000 each

Whether your dream is in the cockpit or the hangar, we want to help you take the next step.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply before July 31st and take one step closer to your aviation career.

📍Application deadline: July 31
📲 Apply today at clouddancerscholarship.org

07/21/2026

Ever ridden in a WWII Naval Biplane?

The HALO “Weekend to Remember” features multiple Biplanes that take our warriors on demonstration flights, provided by our friends and sponsor Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship © — a nonprofit empowering veterans to pursue aviation careers.

🔻Contact HALO to find out what you can do to support our nation’s healing heroes — Link in our bio to get involved today!🔺

All funds go toward providing funding for veterans to pursue their career in aviation. Our main scholarship allows us to...
07/13/2026

All funds go toward providing funding for veterans to pursue their career in aviation. Our main scholarship allows us to bridge the GI bill gap and reduce the cost of flight training. We have since added an A&P Maintenance scholarship to broaden our outreach program. With both of these we strive to give veterans a chance they deserve. Below is the link to purchase a belt buckle.

https://square.link/u/4VZTBlvZ

If you are unable to attend the gala there is also another way to pick up the buckle, you will be given an email or phone number to contact to setup a pickup.

You can also find this link in our bio/LinkTree. To learn more and about who we our check out our website! 🔗

This is your reminder to get your tickets to the 5th Annual Black tie & Boots Gala! 🤵👢Today we’re highlighting one of ou...
06/29/2026

This is your reminder to get your tickets to the 5th Annual Black tie & Boots Gala! 🤵👢

Today we’re highlighting one of our lovely volunteers that will be in attendance, International Ms. Oregon, Amber Rosenberry! Come out and meet her at the gala! ✨

🎟️ Secure your tickets now
🖤 Donate to support our cause
🔗 Link in bio
International Ms Oregon - Amber Rosenberry

✨ Tickets are officially ON SALE for the 5th Annual Black Tie & Boots Gala!Join us on October 16 at 6PM at River Ranch S...
05/20/2026

✨ Tickets are officially ON SALE for the 5th Annual Black Tie & Boots Gala!

Join us on October 16 at 6PM at River Ranch Stockyards for an unforgettable evening of remembrance, scholarship, and impact benefiting the CloudDancer Scholarship Foundation.

Whether you’re attending the gala or donating to support our mission, every contribution helps us continue changing lives through aviation scholarships and opportunities. ✈️

🎟️ Secure your tickets now
🤍 Donate to support the cause
🔗 Link in bio

Together, we honor Ashton’s legacy while helping future aviators pursue their dreams.

05/01/2026

It’s finally here!

The CloudDancer Scholarship is now accepting applications for 2026. Applications close 60 days after opening. Selections will be announced no later than October 1, 2026. You can also get involved or make a donation to support our Pilot and Aviation Maintenance Technician training scholarships.

The Ashton Johnson Memorial Scholarship offers training scholarships to U.S. military veterans pursuing careers in aviation. We seek applicants who demonstrate honorable service, strong character, and a clear commitment to earning their Private Pilot or AMT certification.

Pilot Scholarship at $17,500 each:
Upon Selection $5,000
First Solo $5,000
Solo Cross-Country $5,000
Check Ride Complete $2,500

AMT Scholarship at $5,000 each
New for 2026—supporting veterans pursuing Aviation Maintenance Technician certification and careers in technical aviation fields. Through our partnership with the Thrust Institute of Maintenance, AMT recipients who enroll in qualifying programs at Thrust receive an additional $5,000 scholarship, bringing their total award to $10,000.

Apply today!

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