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130+ verified organizations offering flight training scholarships.
Diversity, women, veterans, youth, regional, type-club, cadet, general.
Flight training is an investment, and there is real money available to offset the cost. The organizations listed below offer scholarships specifically for student pilots. We have compiled these resources to help you find funding that fits your background, goals and eligibility. Visit each organization directly for current application windows and requirements.
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Diversity Scholarships
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Professional Asian Pilots AssociationPAPA
Scholarships and mentorship for aspiring aviators of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage; $5K airline pilot track scholarships with American Airlines Cadet Academy and LIFT Academy preferences.
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Latino Pilots AssociationLPA
12 scholarship tracks including a $10K advanced flight training scholarship and a United Aviate Academy partnership; pipeline development from student pilot to airline captain.
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Organization of Black Aerospace ProfessionalsOBAP
One of the largest and longest-running organizations supporting Black professionals in aviation. Multiple scholarship programs for flight training and aerospace education; $5M+ awarded historically.
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Women in Aviation InternationalWAI
50+ scholarships totaling $200K+/yr for flight training, advanced ratings, type ratings, dispatch and college.
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National Gay Pilots AssociationNGPA
$2.75M+ awarded since 1998. Flight training scholarships for PPL, advanced ratings, A&P, and float endorsements.
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Sisters of the SkiesSOS
Flight training scholarships and mentorship for Black women pursuing professional pilot careers; partnerships with United Airlines and JPMorgan Chase.
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Tuskegee NEXT
Full-ride residential summer aviation program that takes under-represented youth from zero hours to a Private Pilot Certificate; honors the Tuskegee Airmen legacy.
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Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship FoundationTASF
LA-headquartered foundation honoring the Tuskegee Airmen with scholarships for HS seniors entering aviation/aerospace/STEM careers.
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Red Tail Flight AcademyRed Tail Scholarship Foundation
10-month Part 141 program at NY Stewart International ending in multi-engine commercial + instrument rating. Mission: train 997 African American pilots.
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Black Pilots of America, Jasper Harris Jr. ScholarshipBPA
Flight training or college tuition awards for BPA student members pursuing aviation careers; awards from a shared $75K purse.
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Tuskegee Airmen Flight Academy of New Orleans
Summer PPL program in partnership with the City of New Orleans at Lakefront Airport.
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Hewison Aviation Flight Training Scholarship Fund
NY-based 501(c)(3) for female, minority, or economically disadvantaged students pursuing aviation, training at Griffiss, Saratoga or South Albany.
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Hampson Family Scholarship (Aero Club of New England)
Female-pilot diversity scholarship under the Aero Club of New England umbrella.
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Women in Aviation
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The Ninety-Nines, Amelia Earhart Memorial ScholarshipFlagship women's flight scholarship
Long-running international women's pilot org offering flight training, jet type ratings, and First Wings awards for new PPL students.
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Ninety-Nines Section/Chapter Scholarship Registry
Single registry application feeds dozens of chapter awards across North America. See chapter sub-list below.
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Whirly-Girls InternationalHelicopter women
$550K+ awarded in 2026 across 28 scholarships for helicopter flight training, type ratings, NVG, mountain training. NOTE: $69 application fee.
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Women Soaring Pilots AssociationWSPA
Briegleb, Glider Girl, Monique's, Flying Montagues, Maria Faber, and Karl Striedieck scholarships for glider training and CFI-G.
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Bay Cities Chapter 99sJean Tinsley + Maria D'Amato Scholarships
Two scholarships up to $3K each for women pilots in the SF Bay Area.
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San Diego 99s
Two annual scholarships for women in flight training in the San Diego region.
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San Fernando Valley 99s
Three annual scholarships for SoCal women pursuing aviation careers.
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Ventura County 99s
Student and advanced scholarships for women pilots in Ventura County.
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Fullerton 99s
Two annual flight training scholarships for SoCal women.
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Marin 99sWing Up Check Ride Scholarship
Covers initial PPL or advanced checkride costs for women pilots in Marin.
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Monterey Bay 99s
Student + advanced pilot scholarships for Monterey/Santa Cruz women.
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Sacramento Valley 99sAviation Flying Angels Memorial
Flight training scholarship for women in the Sacramento area (within 99 NM of KSAC).
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San Joaquin Valley 99s
Local flight scholarship for women in San Joaquin Valley.
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Reno High Sierra 99s
Recurrency, PPL, and advanced scholarships for women within 70 NM of KRNO (covers Eastern CA).
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Phoenix 99s
Student and advanced awards for women pilots in Arizona.
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Mat-Su Valley 99sElaine Base Scholarship
For Alaska-resident female pilots.
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Northwest 99sPatty Mitchell Scholarship
Up to $2K for new ratings or initial PPL for PNW women.
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Mount Tahoma 99s
Chapter scholarship as funds available, for WA women pilots.
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Mid-Columbia 99s
Training, BFR, IPC, written or examiner fee scholarships for Eastern WA / NE Oregon women.
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Central Oregon 99s
Scholarship and chapter membership for women in Deschutes/Jefferson/Crook County.
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Western New York Ninety-Nines
Up to $15K/yr in primary and advanced training scholarships for women in WNY.
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Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter 99s
Scholarships for female applicants in PA/NJ/DE counties.
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New Jersey Ninety-Nines
Annual scholarship for women pilots training in NJ.
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Nashville 99sCornelia Fort Scholarship
$1K plus a $175 written test scholarship for women in aviation careers.
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Florida Goldcoast 99sFran Sargent Scholarships
Up to $5K each toward ratings and written tests for FL women.
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Florida Heartland 99s
Annual scholarship for women's flight training, materials, ground school and exams.
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Spaceport 99sBlackwell-Walker Memorial
For a woman pursuing aviation career in the Ninety-Nines Southeast Section region.
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Memphis 99sPractical Exam Fee Scholarship
Covers practical exam fees for Memphis-area women pilots.
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Minnesota 99s
Two $1K scholarships annually for MN women pilots.
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Georgia Flying Belles 99s
3-4 flight training scholarships annually for women in the GA region.
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Alabama 99sMinnie Wade Scholarship
Chapter flight scholarship for Alabama women pilots (December 15 deadline).
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Santa Rosa 99s
Annual chapter award for women pilots in the Santa Rosa area.
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ENE 99s Takeoff Scholarship
Anonymous-funded $1K scholarship for a female student pilot.
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Veterans & Military Family
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RTAG (Rotor to Airline Group)Veterans
Veteran-focused flight training scholarships, especially for rotor pilots transitioning to fixed-wing.
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Stripes to Bars
Veteran flight training scholarships and mentorship; recently distributed $52,500 across 15 recipients.
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VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E)Federal benefit
Federal program covering flight training for service-connected disabled veterans at approved schools.
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Post-9/11 GI Bill Flight Training
Federal education benefit covering Part 141 flight training at approved schools.
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ALPA Scholarship ProgramAirline pilot family
Four-year and one-year scholarships for children of medically retired, disabled, or deceased ALPA pilots.
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Wings Over America Scholarship FoundationNavy/USMC/USCG family
Administers the Philip H. Jones Naval Aviation Scholarship and others for Navy/Marine/Coast Guard aviation families.
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Association of Naval AviationPhilip H. Jones Scholarship
Undergraduate scholarship priority for children of fallen Naval/USMC/USCG aviators.
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Order of DaedaliansDaedalian Flying Training Scholarship
Four-way partnership funding ground and flight training to solo for prospective military aviators.
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Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Annual scholarships for VHPA-linked descendants pursuing higher education, including aviation.
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Youth & High School
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EAA Ray Aviation ScholarshipLocal EAA Chapter 7 (Long Beach) participates
$2.25M/yr funding pool distributed through ~190 EAA chapters. Apply through Long Beach's local EAA Chapter 7. Up to $12K powered flight, $6K glider.
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AOPA You Can Fly High School Scholarships
90+ Ray Foundation-backed PPL scholarships annually for high school students.
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AOPA Teacher Scholarships
Up to 20 scholarships for teachers using the AOPA You Can Fly curriculum.
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Civil Air Patrol Cadet Wings / James C. Ray Scholarship
$1.35M+ in cadet financial assistance; pays for ground school + PPL at FBO, CAP aircraft, or CAP flight academies.
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LeRoy W. Homer Jr. FoundationFlight 93 memorial
PPL training scholarship in memory of the United Flight 93 co-pilot, supporting young adults pursuing professional pilot careers.
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Flying Musicians Association Solo Program
PPL solo (~15 hrs dual) plus materials and FMA membership for high school band students.
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NATA Navigate Your Future Scholarship
Award for graduating high school seniors entering an aviation-related college program.
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GAMA Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award
General Aviation Manufacturers Association award for HS seniors entering an aviation degree program.
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AllianceTexas / AOPA Scholarship
H. Ross Perot Jr.-funded flight training plus AMT awards for HS students in Fort Worth area districts.
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Bob Hoover AcademyMonterey, CA at-risk youth
Full HS-diploma-path STEM program with integrated flight training at KSNS for at-risk Monterey County youth.
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Tuskegee Airmen Inc., Hooks Jones Chapter (CO)
Up to 5 awards/yr for Colorado HS seniors interested in aviation careers.
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California & Southwest Regional
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Fly Compton FoundationLA-area youth aviation
Compton-based LA-area nonprofit offering aviation education, mentorship, and scholarships for underserved youth. Closest direct LA-area peer org to Aces High.
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SoCal Pilots Association Scholarship
Three-installment grant for primary or advanced flight training, paid directly to the flight school.
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San Diego Air & Space Museum Scholarships
Bill Gibbs, Scarborough, Convair Alumni Association, and Rearwin scholarships, over $940K cumulative.
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Planes of Fame, Ed Maloney Scholarship Fund10-county SoCal
Advanced flight training scholarship for Southern California pilots.
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Hiller Aviation Museum Flight Training Scholarship
Ray Foundation-backed Bay Area program through PPL.
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Five Rivers Aviation ScholarshipsLivermore, CA
Five annual scholarships of 50 hrs Cessna 172 flight time plus Flying Particles club membership.
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South County Airport Pilots AssociationSCAPA
Three annual awards for San Benito / Santa Clara County aviation students.
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Pathways to AviationNorthern NV / Eastern CA aggregator
$250K/yr total via the Gillemot Foundation; flight training, A&P, and aviation degrees. Also administers NATA Pioneers and SoCal Pilots scholarships.
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Ali Safai Memorial Scholarship
Three $7,500 awards for aviation students in AZ/CO/CA/NV/OR/WA.
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Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation Scholarships
Three annual awards plus the Dale Carlson Memorial; Alaska residency and PPL required.
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Other Regional Scholarships
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Oregon Pilots AssociationRaymond Meyer Memorial
Annual OASEF-administered flight scholarship for Oregon residents.
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Polk County OPA Chapter
Local chapter scholarship paid direct to flight school.
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Washington Pilots Association YASFYouth Aviation Scholarship Fund
Statewide 501(c)(3) supporting 24 chapter youth scholarship programs across WA.
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WPA Paine Field ChapterKurt Mason Aviation Education Scholarship
Local chapter scholarship for aviation education and career-track students.
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Washington State Aviation AllianceWSAA
Thomas Eller Memorial Scholarship and professional development grants.
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Ohio Aviation AssociationNorman J. Crabtree Memorial
Honors OH aviation leader; flight tech, engineering, management and maintenance tracks.
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Pennsylvania, Wilfred 'Wiley' Post Scholarship
PA-administered scholarship for aviation management students.
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Aero Club of New EnglandACONE
Multiple awards for primary, instrument, and advanced training; includes Hampson Family female-pilot scholarship.
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Aero Club of Pennsylvania
Six scholarships from $1K-$5K for aviation careers in the Greater Delaware Valley.
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The Wings Club FoundationNYC
Long-running NYC aviation society scholarship supporting aviation, aeronautics and astronautics careers.
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Chester County Airport (KMQS) Scholarship
$2K-$5K for flight or mechanic training at Chester County Aviation.
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Greater Waco Aviation Alliance
Scholarship for students at Baylor, TSTC-Waco, or McLennan CC aviation degree programs.
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Central Florida Business Aviation AssociationCFBAA
Scholarships for Florida aviation students.
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Greater Miami Aviation AssociationBatchelor Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students pursuing South Florida aviation careers.
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Michigan Business Aviation AssociationMBAA / MBAF
Multi-track scholarships including professional pilot.
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Northern California Business Aviation AssociationNCBAA
Several $2,000 flight scholarships awarded annually at safety seminar.
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Delaware Valley Business Aviation AssociationDVBAA
Scholarships for the NY/Mid-Atlantic business aviation community.
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North Texas Business Aviation AssociationNTBAA
Mentorship and scholarships for TX business aviation.
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Museum of Flight (Seattle)Frank 'Sam' Houston PPL Scholarship
Three $14K PPL scholarships funded by a Quiet Birdmen estate.
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Helicopter, Glider & Specialty
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Vertical Aviation InternationalVAI (formerly HAI)
Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship ($10K), WINCO Commercial ($5K), Robinson Maintenance, plus full VERTICON registration.
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Soaring Society of America Flight TrainingSSA
$2K SSA credit toward glider lessons, paid directly to participating clubs or schools.
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SSA Junior Soaring Scholarships
Post-solo, CFI-G, and academic awards for SSA junior members.
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International Aerobatic ClubVicki Cruse Memorial / CP Aviation EMT
Emergency Maneuver Training / aerobatic safety scholarship at CP Aviation.
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International Council of Air Shows FoundationICAS
Awards for aspiring pilots, performers, and instructors in the air-show industry.
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Able FlightPilots with disabilities
Sport Pilot certificate scholarships for people with physical disabilities, including a Return-to-Flight track for newly-disabled certificated pilots.
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Industry & FBO
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Avfuel ScholarshipsFuture Takes Flight
Avfuel + Sheltair 'Future Takes Flight' scholarships; Learn to Fly and Advanced Ratings tracks.
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Sporty's Pilot Training+ Scholarship
Three $2,500 scholarships awarded annually via Sporty's Pilot Training+ membership; usable for any rating.
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AOPA CAA Preferred FBO Employee Scholarship
200 x $2K awards for employees of CAA-Preferred FBOs.
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Aircraft Electronics Association Educational FoundationAEA
Avionics and flight training scholarships through AEA member shops and schools, including the Chuck Freeland Flight Training Scholarship ($3,500).
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Figure 1 Foundation
PPL ($12.5K), tailwheel ($1.7K), and upset recovery / aerobatics ($3.8K) awards through Figure 1 approved schools.
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Inflight Crew Connections Scholarship
Cabin and crew industry scholarships.
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Air Traffic Control Association Scholarship FundATCA
$75K/yr awarded; some categories include flight and aviation training (not just ATC).
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Airline Dispatchers Federation ScholarshipsADF
Covers aircraft dispatcher course plus FAA written/oral/practical fees.
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Type Clubs & Manufacturer
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Mooney Aircraft Safety Foundation
Type-club proficiency training scholarships for Mooney pilots.
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Cessna Pilots Association
Type-club training courses with member discounts and awards.
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Citation Jet Pilots Foundation
Funds youth aviation programs and member training initiatives.
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Textron Aviation, Top Hawk Program
Loans factory-new Skyhawks to selected schools for one year. Workforce development for students at those institutions.
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Airline Cadet Programs
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SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program
Cadet pathway with company seniority, mentorship, LogTen Pro access, and guaranteed FO interview.
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Republic Airways RJet Cadet Program
Conditional offer, mentorship, and priority class date for the E170/E175 path.
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Endeavor Air STEP / Delta Propel
Conditional offer + mentor + ATP-CTP support with Delta-pathway alignment.
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PSA Airlines Cadet Program
Up to $30K in bonuses + tuition reimbursement; American Airlines flow guarantee after 5 years.
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Envoy Air Cadet Program
Cadet CFI hours benefits, ATP-CTP support, direct American Airlines flow.
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Mesa Airlines Cadet Program
Mentorship, travel benefits, ATP-CTP class enrollment at 1500 hrs.
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Piedmont Airlines Cadet Program
$15K bonus and the fastest-stated path to American Airlines.
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Piedmont / UAA Scholarship
$5K for University Aviation Association member-school students with PPL pursuing IR/ME/Commercial.
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United Aviate Academy Partner Scholarships
Funds distributed via LPA, NGPA, OBAP, PAPA, SOS, and WAI for conditionally accepted Aviate Academy students.
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General & National
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AOPA Flight Training ScholarshipsAircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Largest single pool of flight training scholarships in US GA, with over 90 awards per cycle. One application matches you to all eligible AOPA scholarships.
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EAA Flight Training ScholarshipsExperimental Aircraft Association
EAA Aviation Foundation awards ~$135K+/yr across multiple named scholarships for flight training and post-secondary aviation degrees.
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National Air Transportation FoundationNATF (NATA's foundation)
Pioneers of Flight, Richard L. Taylor Flight Training, Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly, and Navigate Your Future scholarships.
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NATF, Pioneers of Flight
Two annual awards for college sophomores or juniors in aviation degree programs.
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NATF, Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly
Primary flight training award for new students.
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NBAA Charities Scholarship ProgramNational Business Aviation Association
~$100K/yr; covers pilots, dispatchers, schedulers, MX, and flight attendants in business aviation.
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NBAA Corporate Aircraft Association Scholarship
Up to four $1,250 awards toward business aviation careers.
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NBAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship
Awards for full-time undergraduates at NBAA or UAA member schools.
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AAAE Foundation ScholarshipsAmerican Assoc. of Airport Executives
Multiple awards for college aviation students; no AAAE membership required.
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DeVore Freedom of Flight Scholarshipvia UAA
Initial flight training at FAA Part 141 schools.
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Eugene S. Kropf Scholarshipvia UAA
Aviation scholarship at US UAA member schools.
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Joseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation Scholarshipvia UAA
Honors Joseph Frasca, aerobatic pilot.
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Paul A. Whelan Aviation Scholarshipvia UAA
College aviation/space scholarship.
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Make-A-Pilot FoundationBorderline transparency, verify before committing
Colorado nonprofit founded 2020 by two airline pilots; three-tier scholarships funded via a donated Learjet. Real and active but limited public governance documentation.
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