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Aviation scholarships are a great way to fund your education and achieve your career goals. There are many opportunities available for students interested in aviation including scholarships offered by aviation organizations, universities, and private foundations. With a little research and effort, you can find the perfect scholarship to help you pursue your dreams in the industry.

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Make-A-Pilot Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 1, 2025 

https://make-a-pilot.org/scholarship-requirements#600d93e4-1230-4d0d-9484-6e33b444a104

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Cheri Rudd Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025​https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/cheri-rudd-memorial-scholarship/

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John F. Rahilly Memorial Scholarship for Future A&P Technicians Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025​https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/john-f-rahilly-memorial-scholarship-future-ap-technicians-scholarship/

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UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025​https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/barden-aviation-scholarship/

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Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship 2025

Application Deadline:

August 15, 2025 ​https://www.globalair.com/scholarships/

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Sheltair & Avfuel: Future Takes Flight Scholarship Program

 

Application Deadline:

August 31, 2025

https://www.avfuel.com/AVTRIP/Maximize-AVTRIP/Scholarship-Opportunities#SheltairFTF

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Kolstad Award College Scholarship

Ages 14-25

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2025 

https://www.ssa.org/kolstad-college-scholarship/

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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship

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Application Deadline:

September 30, 2025 

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/

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Flight Training    Scholarships  

   16 and up can apply! 

Application Deadline:

December 19, 2025​https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/scholarships/eaa-flight-training-scholarships

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Women in Aviation International Scholarship

Application Deadline:

October 15, 2025

https://www.wai.org/scholarships

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I Hart Flying Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 18, 2025 

https://www.ihartflying.org/current-scholarships

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WTS Foundation awards scholarships

Application Deadline:

November 30, 2025​https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/metro-phoenix/scholarships

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 Girls Love To Fly SCHOLARSHIP 

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2025​https://girlslovetofly.com/scholarships

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Fixed-wing private pilot license at Santa Paula Airport (KSZP) Scholarship &

Aerobatic Judge Certification

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2025 

https://www.figure1foundation.com/apply

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 ICAS Foundation Scholarships

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2025 

https://airshowfoundation.org/scholarships/

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The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association Scholarship

Application Deadline:

October 31, 2025

https://pnbaa.org/scholarshipapplication

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Al Conklin and Bill de Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025

https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/conklin-de-decker/

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Corporate Aircraft Association Scholarship for Future Aviation Leaders

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025

https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/fred-diane-fitts-aviation-scholarship/

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Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025​https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/ginocchio-aviation-scholarship/

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William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025

https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/william-m-fanning-maintenance-scholarship/

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The Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 15, 2025

https://www.raccaonline.org/application-form

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NAAA Scholarship

 

Application Deadline:

September 1, 2025

https://www.agaviation.org/career/scholarships/support-scholarship-media-contest/

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C&W Family Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025​https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/cw-family-scholarship/

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Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025

https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/jake-cartwright-leadership-scholarship/

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Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 11, 2025​https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/steve-brown-leadership-scholarship/

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James Sullivan Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 12, 2025

https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/james-sullivan-aviation-scholarship/

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Airline Dispatchers Federation (ADF) Scholarship

Application Deadline:

August 16, 2025 

​https://www.dispatcher.org/scholarship/2025-scholarship-information

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The IADA Business Aviation Scholarship
 

Application Deadline:

September 1, 2025

https://iada.aero/scholarship

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Junior CFI-G Scholarship
Ages 17-24

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2025

https://www.ssa.org/junior-cfi-g-scholarship/

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Youth after Solo through Checkride Scholarship at Crystalaire Airport (46CN)Upset Recovery | Spin Training | Introduction to AerobaticsTail-wheel endorsement

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2025 

https://www.figure1foundation.com/apply

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2026 AOPA FOUNDATION AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2025​https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/aopa-flight-training-scholarships

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots Scholarships

Application Deadline:

November 1, 2025 

https://isa21.org/type-rating-scholarships/

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VAI 2026 Helicopter Scholarships

Application Deadline:

November 14, 2025 

https://verticalavi.org/vertical-aviation-career-pathways/vai-scholarships/

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NATA Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship

Application Deadline:

November 30, 2025 

https://nata.aero/national-air-transportation-foundation/scholarships/dan-l-meisinger-sr-memorial-learn-to-fly-scholarship/

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Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship Award

Application Deadline:

June 30, 2025 and

December 31, 2025

https://americanflyers.com/resources/financing/judith-resnik-memorial-scholarship/

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NATA Business Scholarship

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2025 

https://nata.aero/national-air-transportation-foundation/scholarships/nata-business-scholarship/

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NATA Pioneers of Flight Scholarship

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2025 

https://nata.aero/national-air-transportation-foundation/scholarships/pioneers-of-flight-scholarship/

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 Alabama Business Aviation Association

Application Deadline:

Unknown

https://alabamabaa.com/non-flight-scholarship/

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Epic Flight Academy Aviation High School Scholarship

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Application Deadline:

October 1, 2025​https://epicflightacademy.com/aviation-scholarship/

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Women In Corporate Aviation 2025

Fall Scholarships

Application Deadline:

https://www.wca-intl.org/scholarship-opportunities/

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Leadership Conference Scholarship

Application Deadline:

November 10, 2025

https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/leadership-conference-scholarship/​

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2025 National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship

Application Deadline:

November 17, 2025 ​https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/index.html

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Capt. Sax scholarship

Application Deadline:

December 15, 2025 ​https://captsaxfoundation.org/scholarship-application/

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Aviation Safety Management Scholarship 

Application Deadline:

July 1, 2025 and

December 31,2025

https://www.asms-pro.com/AboutUs/Scholarship.aspx

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Aviation Safety Management Scholarship

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2025 

https://www.nwds-ak.com/About/Scholarship

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New Mexico Agricultural Aviation Association Scholarships 

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2025 

https://www.nmagaviation.org/our-scholarship

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King Schools NAFI Scholarships

Application Deadline:

January 7, 2026

https://kingschools.com/king-schools-nafi-scholarship-information

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Sling Pilot Academy Scholarship

Application Deadline:

Varies​https://www.slingpilotacademy.com/scholarship/

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Hampton University Scholarships

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://home.hamptonu.edu/admissions/scholarship-information/

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UNCF Scholarships

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://uncf.org/scholarships

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MARINR CORPS SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://www.marines.com/become-a-marine/process-to-join/become-an-officer.html

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 Girls Love To Fly

Flight Apprentice Ground School Scholarship

Application Deadline:

1st of each month​https://girlslovetofly.com/scholarships

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Sisters of the Skies / United Aviate Academy Scholarship

Application Deadline: Unknown

https://sistersoftheskies.org/scholarship/

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ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships

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 North Texas Business Aviation Association

Application Deadline: Unknown

https://ntbaaonline.com/Institutional-Scholarships​

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Red Tail Flight Academy Scholarship

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://www.rtfa.org/

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The Brier Foundation Scholarships

Application Deadline: Unknown

https://thebrierfoundation.org/scholarships-who-can-apply/

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(AFROTC) U. S AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/application/

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Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship

Application Deadline:

Varies

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https://www.navy.com/careers-benefits/education/undergraduate-opportunities?q=what-to-expect/education-opportunities/undergraduate-degree-opportunities#general-programs

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College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) Scholarship Program United States Coast Guard

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://coastguardfoundation.org/scholarships#

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Fisher House Foundation Scholarships For Military Children and Spouses

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/​

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CAP CADET Curry Uniform Voucher

Application Deadline: Unknown

https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet/curryuniform​

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CADET Encampment Assistance Program

Application Deadline: Unknown

https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet/ceap​

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