Reviewed August 2026
Search verified scholarships, grants, fellowships, camperships, and training awards for flight training, aviation college, aircraft maintenance, aerospace, and other aviation careers.
Every sponsor sets its own eligibility, deadline, covered expenses, and application process. Use our briefings to build a shortlist, then confirm the current rules on the sponsor’s official website before applying.
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Beyond private awards
Scholarships may be one part of your plan. Eligibility for other aid depends on the institution, program, benefits, and your individual circumstances.
Eligible programs
Students attending a participating college, university, career school, or trade school should complete the FAFSA. The maximum Pell Grant for 2026–27 is $7,395, but individual eligibility and awards vary. Independent flight lessons do not automatically qualify.
Review FAFSA informationVeterans and families
Standalone vocational flight training follows different rules from flight training within an approved college degree. Confirm your eligibility and the exact program’s approval before enrolling.
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Search and filter 68 current opportunities. Each listing includes eligibility, award information, deadlines, application steps, and a direct sponsor link.
| Scholarship | Training area | Award | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Able Flight Scholarships Flight and aviation-career training scholarships designed specifically for people with physical disabilities. | Accessible Flight Training | Full or substantial training support, depending on the award | October 31, 2026 for 2027 scholarships | Applications open |
| Latino Professionals in Aerospace Scholarships A 12-program portfolio supporting pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, engineers, and other aerospace professionals through cash and sponsored training. | Aerospace Career Training | Cash and sponsored training awards; amounts vary | May 10, 2026 for the Spring 2026 cycle | Closed for this cycle |
| Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship Up to 30 annual fellowships for women pursuing full-time doctoral research in aerospace engineering or space sciences; award amounts and cycle dates are published by Zonta. | Aerospace Doctoral-Women | $10,000 for 2026; $12,000 planned for 2027 | November 15, 2026 for the next cycle | Opening soon |
| Brooke Owens Fellowship Career-launching aerospace fellowship for undergraduate women and gender-minority students, providing mentoring, professional development, community, and access to opportunities. | Aerospace Fellowship | Mentorship, professional development, and career-launching opportunities | Class of 2026 is closed; next fall date not yet published | Opening soon |
| Patti Grace Smith Fellowship Aerospace career fellowship serving talented Black undergraduates through paid internships, mentoring, professional development, community, and a cash grant. | Aerospace Fellowship | $2,500 cash grant plus paid aerospace internship and support | Next window expected in August or September 2026 | Opening soon |
| AIAA Foundation Scholarships and Graduate Awards Undergraduate scholarships and graduate awards of $500 to $10,000 for AIAA student members pursuing aerospace-related study. | Aerospace University Study | $500 to $10,000 | January 31, 2027; recommendations due February 13, 2027 | Opening soon |
| Ag Wings of Tomorrow Scholarship Up to five $5,000 awards for agricultural-aviation flight training, apprenticeships, or relevant college coursework. | Agricultural Aviation | Up to $5,000 | September 8, 2026 | Applications open |
| Airline Dispatchers Federation Scholarships Full-tuition seats in partner aircraft-dispatcher certification courses for eligible ADF members. | Aircraft Dispatcher Training | Full tuition for an aircraft-dispatcher certificate course | Next scholarship cycle has not yet been announced | Check current cycle |
| AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation scholarships for avionics and aviation maintenance students, technicians, and eligible AEA-member employees or dependents. | Aircraft Maintenance | Cash tuition awards and specialized training | 2026–27 deadline passed; next applications expected in October | Opening soon |
| AWAM Scholarship Program Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance awards for students, technicians, transitioning military members, and other eligible applicants; membership is required. | Aircraft Maintenance | Cash, tools, technical courses, and professional training | June 15, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| DFW PAMA Aviation Maintenance Scholarship A merit-based award for eligible Tarrant County College Aviation Maintenance Technology students, covering approved AERM tuition, fees, textbooks, and FAA written exams. | Aircraft Maintenance-TCC Students | Amount varies with approved program costs | April 15, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| AAAE Foundation Scholarships A large annual portfolio of airport and aviation education scholarships for students, airport professionals, and eligible family members. | Airport and Aviation Study | $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the program | March 13, 2026; the next application period is expected in December 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Air Traffic Control Association Scholarships Scholarships for students in air traffic control and aviation degree programs, full-time aviation employees in advanced study, and eligible children of air traffic controllers. | ATC | $5,000–$15,000 per selected student | June 3, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| CAF Wings Over Houston Scholarship College awards for students who completed at least one year of aviation- or aerospace-related study and meet the Texas, CAF membership, or Corps of Cadets eligibility route. | Aviation College | Up to $5,000 per scholarship | June 30, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| EAA Aviation College Scholarships Post-secondary aviation scholarships that provided more than $237,000 to 39 students in 2026; the next cycle opens October 1. | Aviation College | Varies by named scholarship | December 19 annually; next applications open October 1, 2026 | Opening soon |
| GAMA Aviation Scholarships GAMA lists its aviation-degree awards, including the Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award and the ICAS Foundation/GAMA Scholarship. | Aviation College | $2,000 for each listed GAMA-supported award | See the 2026 application for each award | Check current cycle |
| AMFA National Aviation Maintenance Scholarships Three $2,000 awards for U.S. or Canadian students pursuing A&P or AME aviation-maintenance credentials. | Aviation Maintenance | $2,000 | February 28, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| PAMA Aviation Maintenance Scholarships Annual cash, tool, tuition, and training awards for eligible Part 147 aviation-maintenance students and recent graduates. | Aviation Maintenance | Cash, tools, tuition, and training awards | March 2, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| SMS-Pro Aviation Safety Management Scholarship Two $1,000 annual awards for thoughtful essays about aviation safety, risk management, safety culture, and SMS. | Aviation Safety | $1,000 | July 1 and December 31 annually | Applications open |
| ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program International tuition scholarships for university students in aviation-related fields, available only through nomination by participating schools. | Aviation University Study | Award amount varies | March 13, 2026 for invited 2026 candidates | Closed for this cycle |
| CABAA Scholarships Annual financial scholarships and professional training awards for eligible students and emerging professionals pursuing aviation careers. | Business Aviation | Financial scholarships and donated professional training | 2026 application window is closed | Closed for this cycle |
| NBAA Charities Scholarships NBAA Charities awards for students and professionals pursuing pilot, maintenance, scheduling, dispatch, management, and other business aviation careers. | Business Aviation | Cash and donated training awards; amounts vary | Multiple deadlines throughout 2026–27 | Deadlines vary |
| IADA Business Aviation Scholarship $1,000 to $5,000 scholarships for eligible college and graduate students studying for business-aviation careers. | Business Aviation Study | $1,000 to $5,000 | July 15 annually | Closed for this cycle |
| Civil Air Patrol CadetInvest Scholarships Flight, education, and activity scholarships for active Civil Air Patrol cadets, including Cadet Wings and multiple named flight-training awards. | Cadet Flight and Education | $1,000 to $5,000 for listed flight awards; other support varies | Cadet Wings closes September 1, 2026; annual scholarships closed January 15, 2026 | Applications open |
| RCAF Foundation Student Scholarships More than 100 Canadian awards supporting students age 25 or younger in eligible aviation, aerospace, and related STEM programs. | Canadian Aviation Study | CAD $1,000 to $2,500 | May 20, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Merit scholarships for full-time college sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 3.5 GPA pursuing aviation-related study. | Collegiate Aviation | Award amount varies | March 31, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Regional Airline Association Scholarship Annual education support for U.S. college students preparing for pilot, maintenance, or other regional-airline careers. | Collegiate Aviation | Award amount not published for 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship Up to $15,000 in annual awards for aviation-degree students actively training to fly at participating universities. | Collegiate Pilot Training | Multiple awards totaling up to $15,000 | April 30 annually | Closed for this cycle |
| Flying Musicians Association Solo Program A nomination-based program helping high-school musicians complete flight training through their first solo. | First Solo Flight Training | Flight training through first solo plus mentoring and resources | January 31, 2026 for 2026 nominations | Closed for this cycle |
| Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarships $5,000 to $20,000 awards for eligible U.S. high-school students entering Epic pilot or aircraft-mechanic training. | Flight and Mechanic Training | $5,000 to $20,000 | October 1, 2026 | Applications open |
| AOPA Flight Training Scholarship AOPA Foundation awards for primary flight training, advanced ratings, aviation maintenance, and other aviation career pathways; current AOPA membership is required. | Flight Training | $250–$14,000, depending on award | Fall cycle: December 30, 2026 | Opening soon |
| Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) Scholarships Canadian Owners and Pilots Association awards for ab-initio, advanced, and other flight training in Canada; age and membership rules vary by award. | Flight Training | Varies by flight-training award | Varies by award | Deadlines vary |
| EAA Flight Training Scholarships A centralized portfolio that awarded more than $487,000 to 71 flight-training recipients in 2026; the next cycle opens October 1. | Flight Training | Varies by named scholarship | December 19 annually; next applications open October 1, 2026 | Opening soon |
| LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Scholarship Annual private-pilot flight-training scholarships for eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents ages 16-23 who do not already hold a private pilot certificate. | Flight Training | Private pilot training valued below approximately $17,000 | January 31 annually | Closed for this cycle |
| Navigate Your Future Scholarship $2,500 scholarship for an eligible high school senior accepted into an aviation-related program at an accredited college or university. | Flight Training | $2,500 | Last Friday in June annually | Closed for this cycle |
| Professional Pilots of Tomorrow Scholarships Recurring flight-training scholarships and special sponsored awards for aspiring professional pilots. | Flight Training | $5,000 total in the Spring 2026 cycle | June 8, 2026 for spring; next offering expected in Fall 2026 | Opening soon |
| Sisters of the Skies Scholarships Flight-training scholarships supporting Black women pursuing professional pilot careers, offered alongside Sisters of the Skies mentorship and outreach programs. | Flight Training-Black Women | Flight-training support; amounts vary by cycle | Check the current gala or fall application | Check current cycle |
| Debbie Franceus Memorial Aviation Scholarships Annual flight-training awards for women pursuing aviation goals; the foundation publishes each application window and award range on its official site. | Flight Training-Women | $1,000–$3,000 | June 1, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Commemorative Air Force Scholarships National and regional scholarships for private-pilot training, aviation college study, A&P certification, and youth aviation camps. | Flight, Maintenance and STEM | Up to $12,000 or $15,000 for listed pilot awards; other awards vary | Deadlines vary by national and regional program | Deadlines vary |
| Figure 1 Foundation Flight Scholarships California-based glider, PPL, tailwheel, spin, upset-recovery, and aerobatic scholarships with several deadlines each year. | Glider and Advanced Flight | Up to $1,750 to $5,000 plus selected aircraft costs | September 30, 2026 for fall advanced training; December 31 for the PPL program | Applications open |
| Soaring Society of America Scholarships A broad portfolio of glider discovery, flight-training, instructor, rating-completion, and college scholarships. | Glider and Soaring Training | $750 to $10,000, depending on the program | September 30 for the Kolstad and Junior CFI-G programs; other deadlines vary | Applications open |
| FAAMA Foundation Scholarships Annual $1,000 and $2,000 education awards for FAAMA members and qualifying spouses, children, or grandchildren. | Member Family Education | $1,000 to $2,000 or more for a named memorial award | June 30, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Air & Space Forces Association Scholarships Annual scholarships for eligible Airmen, Guardians, spouses, dependents, cadets, and other specified applicants, including a limited pilot-training award. | Military Families/Various | $1,000–$10,000+, depending on program | April 30 annually; next cycle opens December 1 | Closed for this cycle |
| Academy of Model Aeronautics Foundation Scholarships College scholarships of $500 to $15,000 for model aviators and eligible aerospace-engineering students, with $49,500 awarded in 2026. | Model Aviation and Engineering | $500 to $15,000, depending on the named award | February 2, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Aerium Student Scholarships Awards up to $4,000 for eligible Pennsylvania students pursuing aviation degrees, certificates, or flight training. | Pennsylvania Aviation Study | Up to $4,000 | January 31, 2026 for the 2026–27 school year | Closed for this cycle |
| ALPA Scholarship Program $60,000 renewable and $10,000 single-year college awards for children of qualifying ALPA pilot members. | Pilot Family College Study | $60,000 four-year award or $10,000 single-year award | April 1 annually | Closed for this cycle |
| Professional Asian Pilots Association Scholarships Spring and fall pilot scholarships generally worth $2,500 to $7,500, plus a youth discovery-flight program. | Professional Pilot Training | Generally $2,500 to $7,500; discovery flights up to $250 | July 31, 2026 for discovery flights; fall scholarship dates forthcoming | Opening soon |
| VAI Scholarships Annual vertical-flight scholarships supporting maintenance training, certificates, professional development, and other rotorcraft career pathways. | Rotorcraft and Maintenance | Training, tuition, and awards valued up to $5,000 or more | Deadlines vary by award; 2027 applications open August 3, 2026 | Opening soon |
| Astronaut Scholarship Merit scholarships of up to $15,000 plus mentoring and professional development for exceptional STEM undergraduates nominated by participating U.S. universities. | STEM College | Up to $15,000 | University nominations due March 30, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Honourable Company of Air Pilots Scholarships UK scholarships for PPL, gliding, flight-instructor, and selected airline-theory training, with separate rules for each award. | UK Flight and Instructor Training | PPL, instructor, gliding, and ground-school training | Dates vary by award; applications usually open in late November or December | Closed for this cycle |
| Air League Flying Scholarships UK flying awards ranging from introductory flight hours to selected Private Pilot Licence training opportunities. | United Kingdom Flight Training | 3-, 5-, and 12-hour flying awards and PPL training | March 22, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Aero Club Foundation of Washington Scholarship for students in the D.C. area pursuing aviation careers. | Various | Amount published in the annual program | March 16, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Avfuel Aviation Scholarships Current Avfuel programs include pilot-in-training, AVTRIP, flight training, technician, and continuing-education awards with program-specific eligibility. | Various | $500–$5,000 | August 31 or October 31, 2026 | Applications open |
| Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association Scholarship Student and organizational scholarships supporting aviation education and people pursuing careers in the aviation industry. | Various | Amount varies | May 15, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| National Air Transportation Foundation Scholarships National Air Transportation Foundation scholarships for flight training, aviation college programs, and continuing education in business aviation. | Various | Varies across five annual programs | Varies by scholarship | Deadlines vary |
| Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Scholarship opportunities supporting students and professionals pursuing pilot, maintenance, aerospace, and other aviation career paths. | Various | Varies by sponsor and aviation pathway | Current opportunities are posted by OBAP | Check current cycle |
| University Aviation Association Scholarships Scholarships for students in collegiate aviation programs, including awards limited to University Aviation Association member institutions. | Various | Varies by scholarship | Varies by award | Deadlines vary |
| Whirly-Girls Scholarships Helicopter training and professional-development scholarships for eligible Whirly-Girls members; award requirements vary by sponsor. | Various | Flight, maintenance, safety, and professional training | Annual deadline published in the application portal | Check current cycle |
| Women in Corporate Aviation Scholarships Training, career-development, and cash scholarships for current and future corporate and business aviation professionals; membership and award-specific rules may apply. | Various | $2,500 cash awards and donated professional training | May 30, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| Alaska Airmen Association Scholarships Annual Alaska-focused awards for flight training, maintenance, professional development, and other aviation pursuits; each award has its own eligibility rules. | Various-Alaska Residents | Varies across aviation training and education categories | March 3, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| The Ninety-Nines Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships and First Wings awards for women pilots and student pilots who are members of The Ninety-Nines. | Various-For Women | Varies by Amelia Earhart and First Wings award | January 1; First Wings cycles April 1 and October 1 | Deadlines vary |
| Women in Aviation International Scholarships Member scholarships for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, leadership, and other aviation and aerospace career paths; individual award criteria vary. | Various-For Women | Cash, training, equipment, and professional awards | September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET | Applications open |
| NGPA Scholarships Scholarships supporting aspiring LGBTQ+ aviators and aerospace professionals with flight training, ratings, maintenance credentials, and other aviation education. | Various-LGBTQ+ | Varies by flight, maintenance, and education award | 2026 application cycle is closed | Closed for this cycle |
| Montana Aviation Scholarships Montana Aeronautics Division-administered awards for Montana residents pursuing flight training, aircraft maintenance, and other aviation education. | Various-Montana Residents | $500–$4,000 in the 2026 award list | Typically closes in mid-November; confirm the next cycle | Check current cycle |
| Aero Club of New England Scholarships Annual pilot-training, aircraft-maintenance, and aviation-management scholarships for eligible residents of the six New England states. | Various-New England Residents | $1,000–$10,000 in the 2026 program | March 31, 2026 | Closed for this cycle |
| I Hart Flying Foundation Scholarships National flight-training campaigns providing women with funding, equipment, mentorship, and industry support. | Women Flight Training | Flight-training funds, equipment, mentoring, and partner resources | May 25, 2026 for Access Granted: Runway to Rise | Closed for this cycle |
| ISA+21 Scholarships International financial, type-rating, and professional-development scholarships for women pursuing airline-pilot careers. | Women Pilot Training | Financial, type-rating, and professional-development awards | November 1, 2026 for 2027 awards | Applications open |
| EAA Air Academy Camperships Tuition assistance for accepted students ages 14–18 attending EAA's hands-on Air Academy camps in Oshkosh. | Youth Aviation Camp | Full or partial EAA Air Academy tuition assistance | Applicants receive the campership application after Air Academy acceptance | Check current cycle |
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