Flight and Mechanic Training

$5,000 to $20,000 awards for eligible U.S. high-school students entering Epic pilot or aircraft-mechanic training.

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Award
$5,000 to $20,000
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Best for
U.S. high-school students pursuing professional pilot or aircraft-mechanic training
Geographic eligibility
United States; training occurs at eligible Epic locations
Number of awards
Multiple pilot and aircraft-mechanic awards
Total program funding
More than $100,000 in published 2026 award values
Membership
No membership requirement
Application cycle
Annual

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About this opportunity

Epic Flight Academy's annual scholarship program introduces high-school students to two high-demand aviation careers. Separate award tracks provide training credit for professional pilot education and FAA aircraft-mechanic preparation.

Who can apply

Flight-scholarship applicants must be eligible U.S. high-school juniors or seniors; mechanic applicants must be eligible seniors. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and meet the published academic and training-start requirements.

What the award may cover

Awards provide $5,000 to $20,000 in credit toward Epic's professional flight-training or aircraft-mechanic programs.

How to apply

Complete Epic's online scholarship application and submit the required school records, recommendations, essay or video materials, and proof of eligibility 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

Epic evaluates academic performance, aviation motivation, application quality, and readiness to begin the applicable training program.

Planning tip: Confirm whether the pilot or mechanic track fits your grade level and compare the award with the full program cost and required training location before applying.