Sponsor: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
12700 Sunrise Valley Drive
Suite 200
Reston, VA 20191-5807
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and have completed at least one semester or quarter of college work with a minimum 3.3 GPA. Applicants must plan to enter a career in science or engineering related to the technical activities of the AIAA. Applicants must be AIAA student members in good standing to apply. Selection is based on scholarship, career goals, recommendations and extracurricular activities.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aiaa.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be students entering the field of aviation. Students must attend an accredited post-secondary institution during the next school year on a full-time basis. Applicants must reside in Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendal, LaSalle or Will County. A transcript, SAT or ACT scores, the Expected Family Contribution and recommendation letters are required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association
100 North 20th Street
Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1462
Eligibility: Applicants must be third- or fourth-year students enrolled at an accredited four-year institution of higher learning and working towards the Bachelor of Science (BS) in aviation management or professional piloting, or must be second-year A&P mechanic students enrolled in an accredited two-year program. They must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is based on academic achievement, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities, leadership skills and financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 22
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation letters, a transcript and a personal statement are required.
Website: https://www.adma.org/
Sponsor: Aviation Insurance Association
7200 W. 75th Street
Overland Park, KS 66204
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in aviation at a school that is a member of the University Aviation Association (UAA). They must have completed at least 45 units of coursework in their degree program, 15 or more of which must be for aviation courses. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students must also currently be an intern or recently have completed an internship program within the aviation insurance industry in one of the following areas: agent/broker, underwriter, claims professional or attorney. Awards are given in the spring and fall.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online. Five sets of the following items are required: application form, personal statement, transcript, one letter of recommendation and any FAA certificates (if applicable).
Website: https://aiaweb.org/page/EducationFoundation
Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation
200 South 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are Vigo County residents and are seeking a degree or career in the aviation field.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://wvcf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
3409 Moore Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of public or private high schools in Virginia who plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year public or private high school in Virginia, the following academic year. Students must be planning to study aeronautics, aerospace, aviation or related engineering.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrichmond.org
Sponsor: Clay Lacy
7435 Valjean Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Eligibility: Applicants must attend a professional pilot program at the University of North Dakota to earn a degree as a professional pilot. Applicants must meet FAA licensing criteria and must already have their private pilot's license. Applicants must be involved in school and community activities as well as aviation, show financial need and be a member of EAA or be recommended by an EAA member.
Amount: Up to $12,500
Deadline: November; May
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.claylacy.com/company/giving-back/scholarships/
Sponsor: Daedalian Foundation
P.O. Box 249
Randolph AFB, TX 78148
Eligibility: Applicants must be rising or current undergraduates attending a four-year institution and must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in military aviation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and applicant photo are required.
Website: http://daedalians.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Air Transportation Foundation Meisinger Scholarship
818 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20006
Eligibility: Applicants must be college students enrolled in an aviation program with a B or better GPA and residents of Kansas, Missouri or Illinois will be given preference. Students should be recommended by an aviation professional; independent applications are also considered.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Last Friday in November
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nata.aero
Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft repair program.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization for more information.
Website: https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation
3201 C Street
Suite 110
Anchorage, AK 99503
Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaskan residents who are high school graduates or GED holders. Students must dream to fly as professional pilots. Preference will be given to the students of underrepresented groups in the Alaska Aviation community.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://alaskacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in avionics or aircraft repair.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization for more information.
Website: https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft repair program in Canada.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 4
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization for more information.
Website: https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: Civil Air Patrol
105 South Hansell Street
Building 714
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6332
Eligibility: Four categories of this award are available each with different eligibility criteria. Category 1 requires applicants to have earned the Billy Mitchel Award. Category 2 requires applicants to have earned the Yeager Award. Category 3 requires applicants to have made noteworthy aerospace achievement over a continuous period of up to 10 years. Category 4 is for aerospace contributors who have performed a noteworthy aerospace achievement or made significant contributions to the aerospace field for over 20 years.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://ae.capmembers.com/
Sponsor: Air Traffic Control Association
225 Reinekers Lane
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time employees enrolled in advanced study programs to improve their skills in air traffic control or an aviation discipline.
Amount: $5,000 - $15,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two letters of reference, academic transcripts, an essay and answers to career and leadership questions are required.
Website: http://www.atca.org
Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft repair program.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
50 Washington Street
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89503
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from a northern Nevada high school or are enrolled in or accepted to an accredited institution of higher education who are pursuing or plan to pursue a degree in a field related to aviation. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and demonstrate strong evidence of interest in aviation as a career. Applicants must agree to maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average and provide a copy of unofficial transcripts at the end of each semester they are receiving a scholarship.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nevadafund.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Eligibility: Applicants must attend a U.S. college or university part-time or full-time. Application forms, transcripts and Student Aid Reports are required. Selection is based on financial need and academic merit. Applicants must live in Hampden, Hampshire, or Franklin counties.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online and by phone.
Website: http://communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Aviation
VAOC Scholarship
Attn: Betty Wilson
5702 Gulfstream Road
Richmond, VA 23250-2422
Eligibility: Applicants must be Virginia high school seniors who have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher. They must be accepted into or enrolled in an aviation-related program at an accredited postsecondary institution and must have plans to pursue a career in aviation. Selection is based on academic merit, personal essay, leadership skills and financial need.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, official transcript, verification of college acceptance or enrollment, list of extracurricular activities and up to three recommendation letters are required.
Website: https://doav.virginia.gov/
Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft repair program.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization for more information.
Website: https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: Blakemore Foundation
701 Fifth Avenue
Suite 4200
Seattle, WA 98104
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States at or near an advanced level in one of the languages listed above, having completed (at minimum) the equivalent of third-year college-level language classes. Students must have received (at minimum) a bachelor's degree.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.blakemorefoundation.org
Sponsor: Air Traffic Control Association
225 Reinekers Lane
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled half- to full-time in a program leading to a bachelor's degree or higher in an aviation-related course of study.
Amount: $5,000 - $15,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two letters of reference, academic transcripts, an essay and answers to leadership and career questions are required.
Website: http://www.atca.org
Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft repair program.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization for more information.
Website: https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: Mooney Aircraft Pilot Association (MAPA)
Safety Foundation
P.O. 460607
San Antonio, TX 78246
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled and have completed 50 percent of a qualifying course of study. Application requires a 250-word essay of how current study will contribute to general aviation safety.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 15
How to apply: Request application by mail.
Website: https://www.mooneysafety.com/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft repair program.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization for more information.
Website: https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Eligibility: Award recognizes an AEA member employee for their pursuit of professional development and exemplary job performance. This scholarship will cover full registration, travel and hotel expenses for the AEA convention.
Amount: At least $1,500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: Explorers Learning for Life
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152225
Irving, TX 75015-2225
Eligibility: Students must be active members of an Aviation Explorer post. Applicants must submit an essay and three letters of recommendation.
Amount: $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.exploring.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Gay Pilots Association
4931 West 35th Street
Suite 200
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Eligibility: Applicants must be NGPA members at the time of application. Students must be pursuing a career in aviation. Selection is based on various criteria which may include financial need, leadership opportunities, academic performance, involvement in the LGBTQ community and quality of the application essays. Scholarships are not awarded on the basis of an individual’s gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ngpa.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving students from Maryland and West Virginia, between the ages of 15-25, pursuing aviation lessons.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: National Air Transportation Foundation
Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program, Attn.: Professor Gregory Schwab, Chair
Department of Aerospace Technology, TC 216
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited four-year institution, be sophomores or juniors at the time of application and plan to pursue a career in aviation. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Last Friday in December
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nata.aero/scholarships/pioneers-of-flight-scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving Washington County students who are active members of the Civil Air Patrol and express a desire to pursue a degree in an aviation-related field.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation
1816 S. Figueroa Street
Suite #L5
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. They must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in aerospace research, aerospace engineering, aviation or engineering technology. Selection is based on academic merit, extracurricular activities, character and financial need.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: January 24
How to apply: Applications are available by request from the student's local Tuskegee Airmen chapter. An application form, two essays and family income verification are required.
Website: https://www.taisf.org/scholarship-information.html
Sponsor: American Association of University Women - Honolulu Branch
P.O. Box 22331
Honolulu, HI 96823-2331
Eligibility: Applicants must be a female living in Hawaii (only residence is Hawaii) or stationed in Hawaii with the military. Applicants must also be a college graduate (associate degree or higher) or currently enrolled in a college or university in Hawaii. Students must be working on an FAA Pilot Certificate and possess an FAA "Solo Flight" endorsement.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available by online request. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://www.aauwhonolulu.org/scholarship-and-grants
Sponsor: National Business Aviation Association
1200 G Street NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are studying a subject that is related to aviation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, transcript, resume and one recommendation letter are required.
Website: https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/
