; (2) diversify the pilot training workforce by increasing the number and percentage of pilots from underrepresented or non-traditional populations, low-income populations, and rural populations; and (3) generate interest and support for a career as an airline and commercial pilot. (c) Applications An eligible partnership that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Priorities (1) In general In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that not less than 25 percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year are awarded to eligible partnerships that consist of— (A) a minority-serving institution with an eligible undergraduate flight education and training program or looking to establish such a program; (B) a high-need local educational agency; or (C) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Exception Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary shall reduce the amount of funds made available under such paragraph if the Secretary does not receive a sufficient number of applications of sufficient quality. (e) Uses of funds An eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds for 1 or more of the following activities: (1) A scholarship program for current or prospective flight education students at an eligible undergraduate flight education and training program. (2) Operating an outreach or development program in a local educational agency, particularly a high-need local educational agency, for elementary school, middle school, and high school students to— (A) introduce such students to the pilot profession and aviation experiences