Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Allegheny County, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, or Westmoreland County and pursue a degree or studies in aviation science. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or have shown great progress in the junior and senior years of high school. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited institution for aviation science and preference will be given to applicants who have served or are currently serving in the United States military.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be aviation students within a 50-mile radius of the Wausau area who passed a 2nd class FAA medical examination for flight training. Students must demonstrate ability and a strong desire to pursue a career in aviation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Benton Community Foundation Indiana
P.O. Box 351
Fowler, IN 47944
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from Benton Central High School who intend to study agriculture or aviation. Students must be Benton County residents.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://bentoncf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of Saginaw County enrolled in an aviation-related program at a technical school, community college or university in Michigan. Students must show interest and involvement in aviation-oriented activities. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
4 Vanderbilt Park Drive
Suite 300
Asheville, NC 28803
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Mountain Heritage High School wishing to further their education.
Amount: $2000
Deadline: January 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfwnc.org/students/scholarship-directory
Sponsor: Navy League Foundation
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22201-5424
Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to enroll in an engineering, aviation or science curriculum at an accredited institution of higher education and the children or grandchildren of a member of the sea services to include the following: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.navyleague.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68508
Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating seniors or former graduates of a high school in Nebraska who demonstrate academic success in high school studies and must possess the ability to do post-secondary work in a satisfactory manner. Students must be pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at a two-year or four-year college or university in Nebraska. It is preferred that applicants intend to pursue a career in the field of aviation, insurance, or the law. It is further preferred that applicants have experience in debate and participated in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts during his/her youth. Students must demonstrate financial need, maintain a desire to succeed and must contribute financially to his/her own education.
Amount: $800
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.lcf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be students pursuing a career in the aviation industry.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a school in the Saginaw Public School District pursuing a degree in aviation, aviation engineering, or aerospace engineering. Students must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: University Aviation Association - Eugene S. Kropf Scholarship
Kevin R. Kuhlmann, Professor of Aviation and Aerospace Science
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Campus Box 30, P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an aviation-related curriculum of a two-year or a four-year degree at a UAA member college or university. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and write a 250-word paper on how they can improve aviation education.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.uaa.aero/
Sponsor: Outer Banks Community Foundation
13 Skyline Road
Southern Shores, NC 27949
Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving high school seniors from Ocracoke or any Dare, Currituck, Camden, or Pasquotank high schools or current College of Albemarle students who plan to pursue a career in aviation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://obcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Huntingburg Foundation, Inc.
Old Town Hall
309 North Geiger Street
P.O. Box 255
Huntingburg, IN 47542
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Southridge High School who are pursuing an education in aviation. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Dubois County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 269
Jasper, IN 47547
Eligibility: Applicants must be Dubois County high school graduates. Students must be majoring in aviation or related fields.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.dccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Huntingburg Foundation, Inc.
Old Town Hall
309 North Geiger Street
P.O. Box 255
Huntingburg, IN 47542
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Southridge High School who are interested in studying aviation. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Dubois County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 269
Jasper, IN 47547
Eligibility: Applicants must be Southridge High School graduates. Students must be enrolled or planning to pursue aviation or a related field.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.dccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Air Traffic Control Association
225 Reinekers Lane
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled half- to full-time in a two- to four-year air traffic control program at an institution approved and/or licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration as directly supporting the FAA's college and training initiative.
Amount: $5,000 - $15,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.atca.org
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates who reside in the greater Cincinnati area and are beginning college in the fall of their graduation. Students must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must e planning to pursue a career in aviation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: EAA Aviation Center
3000 Poberezny Road
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, aviation academy or technical school pursuing a course of study focusing on aviation. Applicants must also be involved in school and community activities as well as aviation and be an EAA member or be recommended by an EAA member.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/scholarships
Sponsor: Renton Regional Community Foundation
P.O. Box 820
Renton, WA 98057
Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing a degree related to the aerospace industry (engineering, design, machining or business management). Students must live within the Island, King, Kittitas, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Skagit, Thurston, or Whatcom counties. Priority will be given to applicants interested in the aerospace field and bringing their skills back to Renton.
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://rentonfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation
306 S. University
P.O. Box 1283
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the Mid-Michigan Area (Isabella County, Gratiot County, Mecosta County, Clare County, Midland County or Montcalm County). Students must be interested in advancing their education or career skills in the field of aviation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mpacf.org/
Sponsor: Midland Area Community Foundation
76 Ashman Circle
Midland, MI 48640
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of Midland or Gladwin counties for at least one year and high school seniors or current undergraduate students. Students must provide a transcript and complete the online application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.midlandfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who are Wisconsin residents and are pursuing education in an aviation or aerospace program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: University Aviation Association (UAA)
8092 Memphis Avenue
Suite 132
Millington, TN 38053
Eligibility: Applicants must be juniors or seniors enrolled at a UAA member college or university with at least a 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate excellence in all areas related to aviation and have FAA certification in either aviation maintenance or flight. Applicants must be a member of at least one aviation organization and be involved in aviation activities that demonstrate interest in and enthusiasm for aviation.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.uaa.aero/uaa_scholarships.php
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled full- or part-time at a college or university in the United States providing an accredited flight science curriculum. Students must be second-year students or above or first-year students graduating from West Michigan Aviation Academy with a minimum 2.75 GPA pursuing undergraduate studies in the field of professional pilot with an emphasis on general aviation, aviation management or aviation safety. Applicants must have a valid pilot's certificate (not including a student certificate), and a letter of recommendation from a professional in the aviation field is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.grfoundation.org
Sponsor: Kansas Agricultural Aviation Association
P.O. Box 585
Colwich, KS 67030
Eligibility: Applicants must be Kansas residents and high school graduates who are planning to enroll at a Kansas postsecondary institution. They must be recommended for the award by a member of the Kansas Agricultural Aviation Association (KAAA) and must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are majoring in or planning to major in agriculture, agricultural business, aviation or engineering. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, financial need statement and two recommendation letters are required.
Website: http://www.ksagaviation.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
30 Scott's Corners Drive
Suite 203
Montgomery, NY 12549
Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 17-33 and are enrolled in an aviation program for flight or maintenance.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfosny.org/our-funds/scholarships/
Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1762
1620 Park Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26102
Eligibility: Applicants must be Parkersburg Catholic High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in aviation. Academic capabilities are considered.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pacfwv.com
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who are Wisconsin residents and are pursuing an education in an aviation or aerospace program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are Wisconsin residents and have interest and talent to succeed in an aviation career.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Wells County Foundation Inc.
222 W. Market Street
Bluffton, IN 46714
Eligibility: Applicants must be a student at Bluffton High School, Norwell High School or Southern Wells High School. Students must demonstrate good citizenship and academic capability.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.wellscountyfound.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are Wisconsin residents and are pursuing an education in an aviation or aerospace program as full-time students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
250 East Front St
Suite 310
Traverse City, MI 49684
Eligibility: Applicants must be women pursuing a degree in business, science, maritime, aviation, culinary or nursing, leading to career employment. Students must be enrolled at a minimum as a junior in any state-accredited college, or an NMC Baccalaureate program, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be residents of the Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Kalkaska, or Antrim Counties.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gtrcf.org
