Air & Space Forces Association Scholarships
Annual scholarships for eligible Airmen, Guardians, spouses, dependents, cadets, and other specified applicants, including a limited pilot-training award.
- Award
- $1,000–$10,000+, depending on program
- Deadline
- April 30 annually; next cycle opens December 1
- Best for
- Airmen, Guardians, spouses, dependents, cadets, and eligible students
- Geographic eligibility
- United States military community worldwide
- Number of awards
- Eleven scholarship programs in the current portfolio
- Total program funding
- More than $110,000 awarded in 2025
- Membership
- Required for selected awards
- Application cycle
- Annual December–April window
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View official applicationAbout this opportunity
The Air & Space Forces Association funds a portfolio of education scholarships for the Air Force and Space Force community. Programs serve military personnel, spouses, dependents, cadets, and other specified applicants, with one current award focused on private-pilot training.
Who can apply
Each AFA scholarship serves a defined group, such as active-duty, Guard, Reserve, veterans, military spouses, dependents, Air Force or Space Force personnel, or Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings students. Degree level, field, service connection, and membership requirements differ.
What the award may cover
The portfolio supports college tuition, graduate study, STEM degrees, military-spouse education, and a limited Destin Flight Works private-pilot training award for an eligible AFA member.
How to apply
Choose the AFA scholarship whose service relationship and education goal match the applicant, then complete that program’s official form during the annual window.
- 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
Planning tip: Most AFA awards are education or military-family scholarships rather than general flight-training awards. Verify the exact service relationship before applying.