National Air Transportation Foundation Scholarships
National Air Transportation Foundation scholarships for flight training, aviation college programs, and continuing education in business aviation.
- Award
- Varies across five annual programs
- Deadline
- Varies by scholarship
- Best for
- Flight students, aviation college students, and business aviation employees
- Geographic eligibility
- United States
- Number of awards
- Multiple annual scholarships
- Total program funding
- Not published
- Membership
- Required for some awards
- Application cycle
- Annual
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View official applicationAbout this opportunity
The National Air Transportation Foundation offers several annual scholarships for people entering or advancing in business and general aviation. The portfolio spans initial flight training, accredited aviation degree programs, advanced collegiate flight training, and continuing education for eligible industry employees.
Who can apply
NATF publishes separate requirements for its Learn to Fly, business, college, and flight-training scholarships. The foundation states that its scholarships are for domestic applicants. Some awards require college enrollment, an existing private pilot certificate, or employment by a NATA member company.
What the award may cover
Depending on the program, an award may support initial flight training, advanced collegiate flight training, aviation degree study, or business aviation continuing education.
How to apply
Open the NATF scholarship overview, choose the specific program that matches the applicant’s training stage or education, and complete that program’s official application and document checklist.
- 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 general NATF page represents several distinct scholarships. Always use the deadline and requirements on the individual program page.