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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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COMTO National Scholarship Program

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://comto.org/programs-events/national-scholarship-program

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The Tuskegee NEXT Fall Aviation Program

Application Deadline:

March 31, 2026

https://www.tuskegeenext.org/fap

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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:

March 31, 2026

​https://www.figure1foundation.com/apply

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Gary Naber Professional Aviation Track Scholarship

Application Deadline:

March 31, 2026​https://www.ssa.org/gary-naber-professional-aviation-track-scholarship/

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Bultman Youth Flight Scholarship

Application Deadline:

March 31, 2026​https://www.ssa.org/bultman-youth-flight-scholarship/

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AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

Application Deadline:

April 1, 2026

https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp

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SSA Flight Training Scholarships

Application Deadline:

March 31, 2026

https://www.ssa.org/ssa-flight-training-scholarships/

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Dennis Purduski Flight Training Scholarship

Application Deadline:

March 31, 2026

https://www.ssa.org/dennis-purduski-flight-training-scholarship/

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Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship Program

Application Deadline:

April 1, 2026

https://www.alpa.org/supporting-pilots/benefits-and-assistance/scholarships-and-internships/alpa-scholarship-program

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Flight Path Museum

Application Deadline:

March 31, 2026

https://flightpathlax.com/scholarships/

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Make-A-Pilot Scholarship

Application Deadline:

Varies

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

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Stoffel Flight Training Scholarship

Application Deadline:

March 31, 2026

​https://www.ssa.org/stoffel-flight-training-scholarship/

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Costello Insurance Primary Training Youth Scholarship

Application Deadline:

March 31, 2026

https://www.ssa.org/costello-insurance-training-youth-scholarship/

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APS 2026 UPRT Scholarship

Application Deadline:

April 4, 2026

https://www.apstraining.com/uprt-scholarship#requirements

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I Hart Flying Scholarship​

Application Deadline:

April 5, 2026​https://girlslovetofly.com/scholarships

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Hiller Aviation Museum Flight Training Scholarship

Application Deadline:

April 10, 2026​https://www.hiller.org/learn-and-discover/flight-training-scholarships/

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Application Deadline:

April 5, 2026​https://www.aiaa-sd.org/reuben-h-fleet-scholarship

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LAX KIWANIS
COLLEGE & TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline:

April 10, 2026

http://www.laxkiwanis.org/scholarships.html​

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WTS 2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship

Application Deadline:

April 10, 2026

https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/central-florida/scholarship-info​

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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Dan D. Nale Engineering Scholarship

Application Deadline:

April 10, 2026

https://cf-lowcountry.org/scholarship/dan-d-nale-scholarship

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Georgia Business Aviation Association and Foundation

Application Deadline:

April 15, 2026​https://gbaa.org/page-18060

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RAA Scholarship Program

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2026

https://raa.org/scholarship/

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2026 Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship

Level Up Aviation Discover Flight Scholarship

American Airlines Education Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline:

April 17, 2026

https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-service/about-us/let-good-take-flight/american-airlines-education-foundation-scholarship.jsp

Application Deadline:

April 24, 2026

https://gama.aero/opportunities-in-ga/scholarships/​

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Application Deadline:

April 30,2026

https://www.levelupaviation.org/scholarships

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The ISASI Rudolf Kapustin Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2026

https://www.isasi.org/ISASI-Scholarship

Technical Women’s Organization (TWO) Education Scholarship Award 2026

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2026

https://technicalwomen.org/scholarship-awards-2026/

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National Aviation Explorer Scholarships

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2026

https://www.exploring.org/scholarships/

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The International Cessna® 170 Association Scholarship

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2026

https://cessna170.org/about/scholarships/

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AFA Scholarships

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2026

https://www.afa.org/scholarships/

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RACCA Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline:

May 1, 2026

https://www.raccaonline.org/

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California Capital Airshow 2026 Scholarship

Application Deadline:

May 1, 2026

https://californiacapitalairshow.com/scholarships/

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Central Florida Business Aviation Association

Application Deadline:

May 4, 2026

https://cfbaa.org/Scholarship_Information

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Lt. David Schmitz Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline:

May 4, 2026

https://www.ltschmitzfoundation.org/apply2026

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The Latino Professionals in Aerospace (LPA) Scholarship

Application Deadline:

May 10, 2026

https://www.lpa-aero.org/scholarships

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CABAA Scholarships

Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

https://www.cabaa.com/scholarships

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ADMA Scholarship 

Application Deadline:

May 15, 2026

https://www.adma.org/scholarship

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2026 AMAC Foundation Scholarship Program

Application Opens  April 1, 2026

Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

https://www.amac-org.com/scholarships/

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Debbie Franceus Memorial Aviation Foundation Scholarship

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Application Deadline:

June 1, 2026

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https://www.debbieflies.com/web/DFMAF/Pages/Scholarship/2024Scholarship.asp?Zr07TPyvpx=FDFJ%20fpu1yn45uv2

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NBAA James Sullivan Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline:

June 8, 2026

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

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ATCA Scholarship 

Application Opens April 8, 2026

Application Deadline:

June 3, 2026

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https://www.atca.org/atca-scholarships

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NBAA Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline:

June 8, 2026

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

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NBAA UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline:

June 8, 2026

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

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The Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship

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NBAA William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship

Application Deadline:

June 8, 2026

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

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2026 AOPA FOUNDATION AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline:

June 16, 2026

https://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/foundation/#scholarship

Application Opens April 1, 2026

Application Deadline:

June 30, 2026​https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/aopa-flight-training-scholarships

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Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship Award

Application Deadline:

June 30, 2026 and

December 31, 2026

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

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Aviation Safety Management Scholarship 

Application Deadline:

July 1, 2026 and

December 31,2026

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

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Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2026

https://www.alpa.org/supporting-pilots/benefits-and-assistance/scholarships-and-internships/costas-sivyllis-alpa-education-scholarship

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GE Aerospace–Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship

Application Deadline:

May 1, 2026

https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/workforce-readiness-scholarship

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Flight Safety Foundation Gloria Heath Scholarship 

Application Deadline:

May 8, 2026

https://flightsafety.org/foundation/aviation-awards/gloria-heath-scholarship/

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Women In Corporate Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline:

May 30, 2026

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

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Williamsburg Aviation Scholarship

​Application Deadline:

June 1, 2026

https://www.waspscholarship.org/apply

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The National Association of State Aviation Officials’ (NASAO) “Henry O.” Scholarship program

Application Deadline:

June 5, 2026

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https://nasao.org/page/henry-ogrodzinski-scholarship

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

Application Deadline:

June 8, 2026

https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/john-f-rahilly-memorial-scholarship-future-ap-technicians-scholarship/

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Capt. Sax scholarship

Application Deadline:

June 15, 2026​https://captsaxfoundation.org/scholarship-application/

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IAC CP Aviation Emergency Maneuver Training Scholarship in Memory of Vicki Cruse

Application Deadline:

June 30, 2026 

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https://www.iac.org/legacy/iac-cp-aviation-emergency-maneuver-training-scholarship-in-memory-of-vicki-cruse

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UAA Scholarships

Application Deadline:

July 6, 2026 and

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https://www.uaa.aero/uaa_scholarships.php

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Young Professionals (YoPro) Training Award Scholarship

Application Deadline:

July 6, 2026

hthttps://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/young-professionals-in-business-aviation-yopro-scholarship/

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Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship 2026

Application Deadline:

August 15, 2026

https://www.globalair.com/scholarships/

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NAAA Scholarship

 

Application Deadline:

September 8, 2026

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

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 Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship 

Application Deadline:

October 31, 2026 

https://ableflight.org/scholarships

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

Application Deadline:

November 27, 2026 

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

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NATA Pioneers of Flight Scholarship

Application Deadline:

December 25, 2026 

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

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The IADA Business Aviation Scholarship
 

Application Opens April 1, 2026

Application Deadline:

July 15, 2026

https://iada.aero/scholarship

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Mooney (MAPA) Safety Foundation Scholarship Program

 

Application Deadline:

August 15, 2026

https://www.mooneysafety.com/scholarship

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Grumman Owners and Pilots Association Maintenance Technician Scholarship

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2026

https://aya.org/Maintenance-Scholarship

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Arizona Pilots Association Scholarship Program

Application Deadline:

October 31, 2026 

https://azpilots.org/pilot-info/scholarship-program

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NATA Business Scholarship

Application Deadline:

December 25, 2026

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

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New Mexico Agricultural Aviation Association Scholarships 

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2026

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

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Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship

Application Deadline:

July 30, 2026

https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/flight-attendantsflight-technicians-scholarship/

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Sheltair & Avfuel: Future Takes Flight Scholarship Program

 

Application Deadline:

August 31, 2026

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

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Epic Flight Academy Aviation High School Scholarship

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Application Deadline:

October 1, 2026​https://epicflightacademy.com/aviation-scholarship/

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots Scholarships

Application Deadline:

November 1, 2026 

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

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

Aerobatic Judge Certification

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2026 

https://www.figure1foundation.com/apply

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Aviation Safety Management Scholarship

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2026 

https://www.nwds-ak.com/About/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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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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Sling Pilot Academy Scholarship

Application Deadline:

Varies​https://www.slingpilotacademy.com/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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Red Tail Flight Academy Scholarship

Application Deadline:

Varies

https://www.rtfa.org/

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 North Texas Business Aviation Association

Application Deadline: Unknown

https://ntbaaonline.com/Institutional-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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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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(AFROTC) U. S AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline:

Varies

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

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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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