Scholarships
AIMS International is pleased to offer a variety of scholarships to potential attendees. Please review the opportunities available through AIMS and partner organizations below.
Supporting Safety Through AIMS Scholarships
AIMS International, the IAAPA Foundation, and OABA are honored to provide scholarships to prospective AIMS Safety Seminar attendees.
What's Included
These scholarships are available for the AIMS International Safety Seminar in Orlando, Florida. Classes are held all day Monday through Friday, with an opening reception on Sunday evening before the event. The scholarships cover tuition, class materials, continuing education certificate(s) lunch and two snacks each day. Test fees, lodging and transportation are not included.
IAAPA Foundation / Alan Ramsay Scholarship
The amusement industry lost a dear friend in 2011 when Alan Ramsay passed away at the young age of 41. Alan was a friend to anyone he met and a true fan of our industry, possessing a passion and commitment for the amusement industry. Alan served on the AIMS Education Committee and was instrumental in providing many of the recommendations for the AIMS International Safety Seminar to the AIMS Board of Directors.
In tribute to Alan, IAAPA is honored to provide a select number of scholarships to the AIMS International Safety Seminar in his name. Alan is missed, but his positive impact on the industry will not be forgotten.
Application due September 26, 2026
Loretta Aldrich Scholarship
In honor of Loretta Aldrich’s lifelong commitment to safety and her longstanding service to AIMS International and the carnival/portable amusement industry, a scholarship to attend the AIMS Safety Seminar will be awarded annually.
The Loretta Aldrich Scholarship recipient will be an individual currently working in the carnival/portable amusement industry who demonstrates a commitment to safety and a desire to further their knowledge, contribute to the advancement of industry safety, and pay it forward to the next generation of amusement safety professionals continuing Loretta’s lifelong pursuit of making our industry safer.
Application due September 26, 2026
AIMS Young Professionals Student Scholarship
This scholarship for currently enrolled students is funded by the AIMS Young Professionals organization. Its purpose is to provide students and young professionals with the opportunity to attend the annual AIMS Safety Seminar.
Application due September 26, 2026
OABA Industry Training & Certification Scholarship
As the oldest and largest trade association representing the Mobile Amusement Industry, the OABA believes that education is one of the keys to preserving and constantly improving our industry today and for generations to come. To qualify, applicants must be a first-time attendee and an OABA member or employee of a member organization.