Agricultural Aviation

Up to five $5,000 awards for agricultural-aviation flight training, apprenticeships, or relevant college coursework.

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Award
Up to $5,000
Deadline
September 8, 2026
Best for
Students pursuing agricultural-aviation flight, apprenticeship, or college training
Geographic eligibility
United States
Number of awards
Up to five awards in 2026
Total program funding
Up to $25,000 in 2026
Membership
Sponsorship by an NAAA Operator Member is required
Application cycle
Annual

FlightSchoolList summarizes the program for planning. The sponsor's current rules and application always control.

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About this opportunity

Ag Wings of Tomorrow is a workforce-development scholarship for aspiring agricultural-aviation professionals. It combines financial support with required sponsorship from an active NAAA operator, helping recipients connect education to real industry experience.

Who can apply

Applicants must be sponsored by an NAAA Operator Member and use the award for eligible agricultural-aviation flight training, an operator-sponsored apprenticeship, or approved aviation or agriculture coursework. College-coursework applicants must meet the published 2.5 GPA standard.

What the award may cover

Awards of up to $5,000 may pay for eligible flight instruction, a structured apprenticeship with an agricultural operator, or relevant college aviation and agriculture coursework.

How to apply

Work with an eligible NAAA Operator Member sponsor and submit the official application, essays, training plan, academic information when applicable, and sponsor materials by the deadline.

  • Verify the current deadline and every eligibility requirement.
  • Confirm how funds are paid and when they must be used.
  • Prepare transcripts, certificates, logbook totals, references, and essays early.
  • Save the confirmation and a complete copy of your submission.

Selection and application notes

The program evaluates commitment to agricultural aviation, the quality and practicality of the training plan, sponsor support, and academic readiness where relevant.

Planning tip: Secure an operator sponsor early and make the training plan specific about how the award will move you toward a safe agricultural-aviation career.