EAA Flight Training Scholarships
EAA flight-training awards for eligible youth and adult students pursuing pilot certificates, ratings, and other approved training.
- Award
- Varies by named scholarship
- Deadline
- Deadlines vary by award
- Best for
- Youth and adults pursuing pilot certificates or ratings
- Geographic eligibility
- Primarily United States; varies by award
- Number of awards
- Multiple
- Total program funding
- Not published
- Membership
- Varies by award
- Application cycle
- Annual and award-specific cycles
FlightSchoolList summarizes the program for planning. The sponsor's current rules and application always control.
View official applicationAbout this opportunity
EAA connects aspiring aviators with flight-training scholarships funded by the organization, chapters, and individual donors. The directory includes opportunities for both younger and adult students, with requirements that can differ substantially by certificate, location, and sponsoring fund.
Who can apply
Eligibility varies among EAA-administered and donor-supported awards. Applicants should check age, training stage, EAA or chapter involvement, location, and certificate or rating requirements for each opportunity.
What the award may cover
Awards may be used for approved flight training leading to a pilot certificate or rating. Payment method, eligible schools, completion periods, and reimbursable expenses vary.
How to apply
Review the current EAA scholarship list, choose every award for which the requirements are met, and submit the requested application materials through EAA or the named program.
- 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: EAA chapter scholarships and Ray Aviation Scholarship opportunities may use different nomination or application processes from EAA national awards.