The following is a very small sample of the scholarships available to individuals with aviation-related goals and aspirations. Any current or future student seeking financial assistance is highly encouraged to independently research aviation scholarships/grants (online) as there are HUNDREDS of other opportunities outside of this list. If you do not meet ALL of the qualifications, it is still recommended that you apply. Remember, it never hurts to apply!
AOPA: AOPA Flight Training Scholarships - AOPA
Application Close Date: 2/7/25
Multiple Scholarships
Apply directly through the AOPA link above.
The Allyn J Caruso Aviation Scholarship
AOPA Foundation Scholarship
AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship
AOPA Foundation You Can Fly Teacher Flight Training Scholarship
The Bill Stroecker Commercial/Instrument Flight Training Scholarship
The Bruce W Alatary Memorial Flight Training Scholarship
The Carlsbad Jet Center and Sonoma Jet Center General Aviation Professional Scholarships
The Ceci Stratford Flight Training Scholarship
The Daniel Taussig Memorial Flight Training Scholarship
The David and Florence Kleine Flight Training Scholarship
The David and Lisa Barnes Flight Training Scholarship
The Dudley D and Delores R Malone Memorial Flight Training Scholarship
The Edward B Shafer Future of Flight Scholarship
Erral, Lea, and, Glenn Plymate Memorial Flight Training Scholarship
The Richard McSpadden Scholarship for Advanced Pilot Training
The Richard Santori Memorial Scholarship
The Scott Stuart Flight Training Scholarship
Senator James M Inhofe FAA Knowledge Test Scholarship
CIVIL AIR PATROL: Flight Scholarships | Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
Multiple Scholarships
Application Close Date: 1/15/25
Apply directly through the CAP link above.
Lt Col William E Hanna, Jr. Memorial Flight Scholarship
Lt Col Edward J Myzie Flight Academy Scholarship
Lt Col Richard Brinkman FLWG Flight Scholarship
James C Ray Flight Training Scholarship
Spaatz Association Aerospace Leadership Scholarships (multiple)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE: AFA Scholarships - Air & Space Forces Association
Multiple Scholarships
Application Close Date: 4/30/25
Apply directly through the USAF link above.
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Scholarship
Destin Flight Works Pilot Training Scholarship
The George and Vicki Muellner Foundation Scholarship
There are also multiple scholarship opportunities on the website for non-aviation endeavors (i.e. B.A.’s, STEM field degrees, health and wellness, etc. etc.).
EAA: Aviation Scholarships | Flight Training Scholarships | EAA
Multiple Scholarships
Application Close Date: 2/28/25
Apply directly through the EAA link above
Air Academy Alumni Scholarship
John S. Bradbury Memorial Scholarship
Friends of Pete Bunce Flight Training Scholarship
Adapt to Fly Scholarship
Chapter 439 Vliegend Scholarship
Eagles Aerobatic Fund
Tex Edwards Scholarship
Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship
Noah Favaregh Flight Training Scholarship
Harrison Ford Scholarship
Florence Gregory Coffy Endowment Fund
Stephen (Ben) Haas Fund
Ray Aviation Scholarship
Richard R. Harper Memorial Scholarship
Jason Kurt Lohr Aviation Scholarship
Tinker Murdock Family Fund
PenFed Credit Union Scholarship
Matthew Platt Memorial Scholarship
WASP Endowment Fund
Elgin Wells, Jr. Starjammer CFI Scholarship
WomenSoar Scholarship
GENERAL AVIATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION: Scholarships - GAMA
Multiple Scholarships
Application Close Date: Does not specify on the main page, but, the individual scholarship links do.
Apply directly through the GAMA link above
GAMA Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award
ICAS Foundation/GAMA Scholarship
LEROY HOMER FOUNDATION: Application – The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation
1 Scholarship Given to Multiple Recipients
Application Close Date: 1/31/24
Apply directly through the Leroy Homer Foundation link above.
NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION (NATA): Scholarships | National Air Transportation Foundation | NATA
Multiple Scholarships
Application Close Date: Does not specify on the main page, but, the individual scholarship links do.
Apply directly through the NATA link above.
Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship
NATA Business Scholarship
Navigate Your Future Scholarship
Pioneers of Flight Scholarship
Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship
NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION: Scholarships | NBAA - National Business Aviation Association
Multiple Scholarships
Application Close Date: The close dates vary and are annotated on the main site.
Apply directly through the NBAA link above.
AMT Maintenance Scholarship
Hank Hilsmann Memorial Scholarship
International Operators Scholarship
Al Conklin and Bill de Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship
Corporate Aircraft Association Scholarship for Future Aviation Leaders
John F. Rahilly Memorial Scholarship for Future A&P Technicians Scholarship
Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship
Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship
UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship
William M. Manning Maintenance Scholarship
C&W Family Scholarship
Certified Aviation Manager Scholarship
Cheri Rudd Memorial Scholarship
Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro) Scholarship
THE NINETY-NINES: Scholarships | AE Memorial Scholarships (The Ninety-Nines, Inc.)
Multiple Scholarships
Application Close Date: 1/1/26 (the applications for 2025 close on 1/1)
Apply directly through the Ninety-Nines link above.
The Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships & Awards
Flight Training Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
Technical Training Scholarships
Vicki Cruse Memorial Scholarship for Emergency Maneuver Training
Kitty Houghton Memorial Scholarship
ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS: Scholarships - ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS
Multiple Scholarships
Application Close Date: Does not specify on the main page.
Apply directly through the OBAP link above.
NORTHWEST DATA SOLUTIONS: Aviation Safety Management Scholarship
1 Scholarship Given to Multiple Recipients
Application Close Date: 7/1/25 and 12/1/25
Apply directly through the NWDS link above.
DEBBIE FRANCEUS MEMORIAL AVIATION FOUNDATION: debbieflies.com/web/DFMAF/Default.asp
1 Scholarship Given to Multiple Recipients
Application Close Date: 6/15/25
Apply directly through the DFMAF link above.
WISCONSIN AVIATION HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE: WAHF Scholarships
Multiple Scholarships
Application Close Date: Does not specify on the main page.
Apply directly through the WAHF link above.
The Jeff Baum Aviation Business & Jim Quinn Flight School Scholarship
The Thiessen Field Scholarship
The Robert Payzer Memorial/EAA Chapter 640 Scholarship
WAHF’s Carl Guell Memorial Scholarship
The Sidney A. & Ruth M. Julson Scholarship
The Kylie’s Cub Air Flight LLC, Kylie Murray, Steve & Sharron Krog Scholarship
MISCELLANEOUS SCHOLARSHIPS:
National Aviation Explorer Scholarships: National Aviation Explorer Scholarships - Scholarships.com
Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship: Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship - Scholarships.com
Sisters of the Skies Scholarship Programs: https://sistersoftheskies.org/scholarship/
Diane Endres Ballweg Scholarship: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/diane-endres-ballweg-scholarship/
Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship: Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship - Scholarships.com
Regional Airline Association Scholarship: Regional Airline Association Scholarship - Scholarships.com
Dare to Dream Scholarship Program: Scholarship | Andrea Manville - Dare to Dream