Regional Airline Association Scholarship
Annual education support for U.S. college students preparing for pilot, maintenance, or other regional-airline careers.
- Award
- Award amount not published for 2026
- Deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Best for
- College students preparing for pilot, maintenance, and other regional-aviation careers
- Geographic eligibility
- United States
- Number of awards
- Multiple scholarships may be awarded
- Total program funding
- Varies annually
- Membership
- No membership requirement published
- Application cycle
- Annual
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View official applicationAbout this opportunity
The Regional Airline Association Scholarship Foundation helps develop the workforce that supports regional air service. Its annual scholarship is open to students in accredited U.S. aviation programs across flight, maintenance, and other relevant disciplines.
Who can apply
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited aviation program at a U.S. college or university, demonstrate academic merit, and show a career interest related to the regional airline industry.
What the award may cover
The scholarship supports education or training for careers serving regional aviation, including pilots, aviation-maintenance professionals, and other industry roles.
How to apply
Submit the Foundation's annual application with academic information and the requested statements and supporting materials by the published 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
Recipients are selected for academic performance, demonstrated potential, and commitment to a career in regional aviation.
Planning tip: Connect your degree and intended role directly to regional airline operations instead of discussing aviation only in broad terms.