The 2026 Scholarship Application window is open!

 

Please download BOTH the instructions and the application!

 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED IN.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.

Eligibility requirements

• You must be between the ages of 16-24 on April 25th of the scholarship year you are applying for
• You must not currently hold a Private Pilot Certificate- Airplane
• You must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
• You must be of good moral character (have no misdemeanor or felony convictions)
• You must be able to read, write, and speak English to FAA standards
• You must have a FAA First-Class, Second-Class or Third-Class Medical certificate.   Proof must be submitted with application.
• The scholarship recipient must commit to using scholarship funds towards their private pilot certificate within 8 months of being named a recipient.
• You are eligible if you are pursuing your license on your own, and not part of any college, university or aviation program at the time you apply. In addition, we do not provide loans for any college or university tuition, even if you are in an aviation program.

 

Click here to download the instructions.

Click here to download the application.

NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ELECTRONICALLY

Make sure to review the FAQs.

 

Applications must be postmarked no later than January 16, 2027.

 

Good luck to all our applicants!

 

Announcement of our 2026 Scholarship Recipient will be on April 25,  2027.

Publishing of the scholarship recipient’s name on the web site will be at that time.