Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship
Up to $15,000 in annual awards for aviation-degree students actively training to fly at participating universities.
- Award
- Multiple awards totaling up to $15,000
- Deadline
- April 30 annually
- Best for
- College aviation students in active flight training at participating universities
- Geographic eligibility
- United States partner universities
- Number of awards
- Multiple scholarships
- Total program funding
- Up to $15,000
- Membership
- ALPA education-program participation is required; student membership is not stated as a general requirement
- Application cycle
- Annual
FlightSchoolList summarizes the program for planning. The sponsor's current rules and application always control.
View official applicationAbout this opportunity
ALPA created this scholarship in memory of Captain Costas Sivyllis to support collegiate aviators who combine strong academics, active flight training, and engagement with the professional pilot community.
Who can apply
Applicants must pursue an aviation degree, participate in active flight training at a listed partner university, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and have participated in ALPA's education programs. Review the current rules for class standing and documentation.
What the award may cover
The program distributes multiple education scholarships totaling as much as $15,000 to help qualified collegiate pilots continue degree and flight-training work.
How to apply
Apply between January 15 and April 30 with university, GPA, flight-training, ALPA-program participation, essay, and recommendation materials specified in the current application.
- 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
Applicants are reviewed for academic achievement, aviation leadership, flight-training progress, and engagement with ALPA education initiatives.
Planning tip: Confirm that your university appears on the current partner list and document ALPA education-program involvement rather than relying only on flight hours and grades.