GAMA Aviation Scholarships
GAMA lists its aviation-degree awards, including the Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award and the ICAS Foundation/GAMA Scholarship.
- Award
- $2,000 for each listed GAMA-supported award
- Deadline
- See the 2026 application for each award
- Best for
- High-school seniors and college aviation students
- Geographic eligibility
- United States
- Number of awards
- Two named aviation-degree awards
- Total program funding
- Not published
- Membership
- No general GAMA membership requirement published
- Application cycle
- Annual
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View official applicationAbout this opportunity
GAMA’s scholarship page highlights two $2,000 opportunities supporting students committed to aviation degrees. One helps a graduating high-school senior begin an aviation program, while the partner ICAS Foundation award supports students who have already completed college coursework in an aviation major.
Who can apply
The Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award is for a graduating U.S. high-school senior accepted into an aviation degree core program. The ICAS Foundation/GAMA Scholarship serves eligible students who have completed at least two semesters in an aviation-related declared major.
What the award may cover
The listed $2,000 awards support aviation-related college study, including professional pilot, maintenance or engineering, aviation business, and other qualifying degree programs.
How to apply
Use GAMA’s scholarship page to download the Stimpson application or follow the link to the ICAS Foundation application, then submit the award-specific academic and supporting materials.
- 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: The two GAMA-supported awards target different academic stages; choose the high-school-senior or continuing-college route correctly.