ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX
1
Aviation Scholarships
This list is compiled by EMU, but is comprised of outside (non-EMU) scholarships.
Please check with each specific organization for details, deadlines and requirements.
2
3
4
5
OrganizationScholarshipUsual Deadline (subject to change)AmountEligibilityNotesContact
6
Aviation Distributors & Manufacturers AssociationADMA Scholarship ProgramEarly AprilVariesMust be a student that has completed two consecutive semesters in a four year programRenewable for a second year if eligible.https://www.adma.org/scholarship
7
AOPA Air Safety FoundationLee McAllister Memorial ScholarshipEarly March$1,000Min GPA 3.25, must be junior or seniorMust submit essay and transcriptaopa.org
8
AOPA Air Safety FoundationDonald Burnside Memorial ScholarshipMarch 31$1,000Min GPA 3.25, must be junior or seniorMust submit essay and transcriptaopa.org
9
AOPAAOPA High School Flight Training ScholarshipPriority: March 1
Final: March 15
$10,000high school students ages 15-18be AOPA memberhttps://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/flight-training-scholarships
10
AOPAAOPA Primary Flight Training ScholarshipPriority: March 1
Final: March 15
$2,500-$7,500Current AOPA members who are at least 16 years of age be AOPA memberhttps://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/flight-training-scholarships
11
AOPAAOPA Advanced Rating ScholarshipPriority: March 1
Final: March 15
$3,000 - $10,000Seeking advanced rating (Instrument, Commercial, CFI, MEI)be AOPA memberhttps://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/flight-training-scholarships
12
National Business Aviation AssociationJanice K. Barden Aviation ScholarshipJanuary 10$1,000Rising Sophomore or higher, Min GPA 3.0Must submit essay, resume, official transcript, one letter of recommendationhttps://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/
13
University Aviation AssociationEugene. S Kropf ScholarshipJune 30$500Enrolled in an aviation-related curriculum at a UAA member college or university and have achieved sophomore status at the institution. GPA 3.0250 word paper on "How Can I Improve Aviation Education"http://www.uaa.aero/scholarships.php
14
University Aviation AssociationPaul A. Whelan ScholarshipJune 30$2,000Sophomore or higher at a UAA member school. Min GPA 3.0. Preferred to hold PPL.Demonstrates leadership and community involvmenthttp://www.uaa.aero/scholarships.php
15
University Aviation AssociationPiedmont Airlines Scholarship for Flight TrainingJune 30$3,000Enrolled in a UAA Member University. Hold a PPLhttp://www.uaa.aero/scholarships.php
16
University Aviation AssociationJoseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation ScholarshipJune 30$2,000 (2)Junior or senior currently enrolled in a UAA member institution. Membership in at least one Aviation organization such as Alpha Eta Rho, NIFA Flying Team, Experimental Aircraft Association, Warbirds of America, etcTwo availablehttp://www.uaa.aero/scholarships.php
17
International Society of Transport Aircraft TradingISTAT Foundation Scholarship ProgramMarch 1VariesComplete 2 years of undergrad and at least 3.0 gpa
University submits candidates
https://foundation.istat.org/Programs/Scholarships
18
National Air Transportation FoundationPioneers of Flight Scholarship
last Friday in December
$1,000 (2)In Sophomore or Junior year, enrolled full-time, 3.0 GPA or betterTwo availablehttps://www.nata.aero/the-national-air-transportation-foundation/scholarships
19
National Air Transportation FoundationNavigate Your Futurelast Friday in June$2,500Senior in HS. Enrolled or accepted in Aviation college program.https://www.nata.aero/the-national-air-transportation-foundation/scholarships
20
National Air Transportation FoundationRichard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarshiplast Friday in March$1,500Enrolled in Aviation college program. Hold a PPL and GPA of 3.0.https://www.nata.aero/the-national-air-transportation-foundation/scholarships
21
Aviation Council of PennsylvaniaAviation Council of Pennsylvania ScholarshipJuly 8$500-$1000
In Aviation Pilot field, PA residents
https://acpfly.com/Committees
22
Missouri Airport Managers Association & Missouri State Aviation CouncilBob Stuart Memorial ScholarshipFebruary 15$1,000 (2)2.5 min GPA, Official Transcript, US Citizen at a US School300 word essay on why you wish to pursue a career in aviaitionwww.mama-mosac.com
23
The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. FoundationFlight Training Scholarship ProgramJanuary 31cover PPL trainingAges 16-23. To be used for PPL certificationhttps://leroywhomerjr.org/scholarships/application/
24
Captain Jason Dahl ScholarshipCaptain Jason Dahl Scholarship
Open January 13. Deadline not stated.
not statedMust be a Full Time Student having completed at least one semester at an accredited 4 year University located within the United States.Must be Majoring in Aviation or equivalent.https://www.dahlfund.org/scholarship-information/
25
Ninety-NinesApril 15variousScholarships are open to ALL 99s. All applicants must be members of The Ninety-Nines Inc. at the time of submitting their scholarship applications, unless otherwise stated in the special conditions for a particular scholarship. Pcan apply for up to 2https://www.ninety-nines.org/scholarship-summary.htm
26
Women in Aviation International (WAI)Pat Luebke Memorial ScholarshipJanuary 10not statedBe a member of WAI
https://www.wai.org/education/scholarships?fbclid=IwAR2O-FvZp6Bwe5plEHztBbKbRQBFCCvUCLOWsNfkIkn_G5XU8Vx1HwYTPoc
27
Women in Aviation International (WAI)WAI ScholarshipsNovember 12variousBe a member of WAIWill need copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applying for flight scholarships).https://www.wai.org/education/guidelines
28
Professional Pilots of TomorrowOctober 15$1,500
open to all aspiring professional pilots!
https://www.theppot.org/scholarship-application/?fbclid=IwAR3guDH7TkT_QtRjBKmC4LYYILJ30pzeZaqrmSd6ysiWNSgxsGitKUNd9uo
29
EAAPost Secondary ScholarshipJanuary 31$5,000 minimumPost-secondary scholarships may be used for collegiate level programs in the U.S.
You do not need to be a current EAA member.
https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/Scholarships/post-secondary-scholarships
30
Sisters of the SkiesFebruary 15Female aviatorshttps://www.sistersoftheskies.org/scholarship
31
Sentimental JournetHigh School Students ScholarshipMay 15$1,000Any PA student who is 15 or is a child or grandchild of a member regardless of where they live in the USCall 570-893-4200 or email j3cub@kcnet.org for application and guidelines.https://www.sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com/
32
33
34
Sources to check for new or recurring scholarships
35
Aviation Scholarships FB and Websitehttp://www.flightscholarship.info
36
AOPA scholarshipshttps://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/flight-training-scholarships
37
AOPA other scholarshipshttps://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/learn-to-fly/aviation-scholarships
38
Searchable Scholarship Directoryhttps://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
39
UAA Scholarship Listing 2020
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tIj8HF4g-B0BjQtIJ37oKx28xSD6fFt2/view?usp=sharing
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100