Montana Aviation Scholarships
Montana Aeronautics Division-administered awards for Montana residents pursuing flight training, aircraft maintenance, and other aviation education.
- Award
- $500–$4,000 in the 2026 award list
- Deadline
- Typically closes in mid-November; confirm the next cycle
- Best for
- Montana pilots, student pilots, and maintenance students
- Geographic eligibility
- Montana residents
- Number of awards
- Multiple donor-supported awards
- Total program funding
- $63,500 for the 2026 cycle
- Membership
- No general membership requirement
- Application cycle
- Annual October–November application period
FlightSchoolList summarizes the program for planning. The sponsor's current rules and application always control.
View official applicationAbout this opportunity
Montana’s Aeronautics Division coordinates scholarships funded by aviation organizations, businesses, families, and individual donors. The centralized state process makes it possible for Montana residents to apply across a wide range of flight and maintenance opportunities.
Who can apply
Applicants must be Montana residents and meet the criteria for each named donor award. Some scholarships are intended for initial or advanced flight training, while others focus on aviation maintenance or a specific Montana training community.
What the award may cover
Awards help defray approved flight instruction, aircraft mechanic education, avionics training, and other aviation education expenses identified by each sponsor.
How to apply
Use the state’s online application system and submit a separate application for each named scholarship. Tailor the application to the criteria and purpose of that award.
- 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: Do not reuse an identical generic statement for every Montana award; the state specifically encourages applicants to tailor each submission.