EAASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
EAA
EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $12,000*
EligibilityAges 16–19 · Chapter nomination
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
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44 scholarships foundOpportunities to move you forward
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EAASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
EAA
EAA Air Academy Alumni Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityInitial training · EAA Air Academy alumni
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
EAASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
EAA
Harrison Ford Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityYoung Eagles · Financial need considered
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
EAASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
EAA
Adapt to Fly Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityPilots with disabilities · Eligibility applies
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
CAPSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
CAP
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Wings
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardFunded training*
EligibilityCAP cadets · Private pilot pathway
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
AOPASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
AOPA
AOPA Foundation Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
Award$2,500+*
EligibilityAge 16+ · Student pilot certificate
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
AOPASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
AOPA
AOPA High School Flight Training
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $10,000*
EligibilityAges 16–18 · GPA and test requirements
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardTraining support*
EligibilityAges 16–23 · Private pilot training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
THE 99sSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
THE 99s
The Ninety-Nines First Wings
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $6,000*
EligibilityStudent pilot members · Milestone based
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
THE 99sSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
THE 99s
Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $20,000*
EligibilityThe Ninety-Nines members · Advanced training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
SSA Discover Soaring Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardTraining awards*
EligibilityYoung non-pilots · Glider training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
SSASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
SSA
Dennis Purduski Flight Training Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $2,000*
EligibilitySSA members ages 13–19 · Pre-solo
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
WSPA Sky Ghost Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $1,500*
EligibilityWomen under 25 · Glider certificate
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
EAASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
EAA
EAA Post-Secondary Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityAviation degree or technical education
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
SSASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
SSA
SSA Kolstad Award
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $10,000*
EligibilityAges 14–25 · College study
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
ASFSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
ASF
Astronaut Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $15,000*
EligibilityCollege juniors/seniors · STEM research
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
John S. Bradbury Memorial Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityEAA Young Eagles · Flight training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Noah Favaregh Flight Training Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityPost-solo students · Financial need
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Jason Kurt Lohr Aviation Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityAges 18–23 · Post-solo fixed-wing training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Elgin Wells Jr. Starjammer CFI Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityFuture long-term flight instructors
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Florence Coffy Gregory Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityYoung women · Flight training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
EAASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
EAA
EAA WomenSoar Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityWomen age 17+ · Certificates and ratings
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
AOPASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
AOPA
AOPA Teacher Flight Training Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $12,000*
EligibilityTeachers using AOPA aviation STEM curriculum
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Top Gun Naval Aviator Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityAdvanced rating · Aspiring professional or naval pilots
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Ceci Stratford Flight Training Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityWomen age 16+ · Primary or advanced training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
THE 99sSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
THE 99s
Ninety-Nines Flight Training Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $20,000*
EligibilityMembers · Advanced certificates and ratings
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
THE 99sSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
THE 99s
Ninety-Nines Academic Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $10,000*
EligibilityMembers · Aviation or aerospace degree
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
THE 99sSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
THE 99s
Ninety-Nines Technical Training Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $20,000*
EligibilityMembers · Aviation technical certification
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Vicki Cruse Memorial Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardTraining award*
EligibilityMembers · Emergency maneuver and aerobatic training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Kitty Houghton Memorial Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityWomen pilots in emerging-economy countries
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
WAISCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Women in Aviation International Scholarships
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityWAI members · Multiple aviation pathways
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Sling Pilot Academy Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $20,000*
EligibilityAccelerated professional flight training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Alaska Airlines Flight Training Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $14,000*
EligibilityWashington high-school students age 16+
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Benjamin L. Ellison Future Pilot Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $14,000*
EligibilityYouth · Solo and private pilot pathway
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Frank Sam and Betty Houston Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $14,000*
EligibilityWashington high-school students age 16+
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Red-Tailed Hawks FLY Program
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardFunded training*
EligibilityAges 16–21 · Ground school, flight training, mentoring
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
SSA Stoffel Flight Training Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $2,000*
EligibilitySSA members ages 13–25 · Glider training
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
1-26 Association Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $1,000*
EligibilityStudent glider pilots under 18
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
SSASCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
SSA
WSPA Mid Kolstad Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $1,500*
EligibilityWomen over 25 · Glider certificate or add-on
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Edward B. Shafer Future of Flight Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $5,000*
EligibilityCollege students · Aviation careers
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
NBAA Charities Scholarships
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityBusiness aviation education and professional development
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Navigate Your Future Scholarship
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardUp to $2,500*
EligibilityHigh-school graduates · Aviation study
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
GAMA Scholarships
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityAviation-related college and training programs
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
FLIGHT FUNDINGSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
FLIGHT FUNDING
Air & Space Forces Association Scholarships
A funding opportunity for students building an aviation or aerospace pathway.
AwardVaries*
EligibilityAirmen, Guardians, families, and educators
ApplicationVerify the current official cycle
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