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Aviation Scholarships
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Scholarships for Minority Scholarships Aviation Scholarships
Written by Paul Wynns
Flex Air is committed to enhancing diversity and promoting inclusivity within the aviation sector by supporting minority students who aspire to careers in aviation. Acknowledging the unique challenges that minority students may encounter in accessing education and training in aviation, we are dedicated to providing scholarships specifically tailored to these students. Flex Air has meticulously compiled a guide to Scholarships for Minority Students in Aviation, offering detailed insights into scholarship and funding opportunities designed to mitigate financial obstacles and foster equal access to aviation careers. Our initiative underscores the importance of diversity in the aviation industry and aims to empower minority students with the financial support necessary to pursue their aviation dreams, contributing to a more diverse, inclusive, and representative aviation community.
Brill Family Scholarship
Yvonne and Naomi endowed the Brill Family Scholarship in 2008. Undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year and studying aerospace or biomedical engineering are eligible to apply.
Established in 2008, the Brill Family...
The scholarship aims to support women engineers who are sophomores or juniors pursuing Aerospace Engineering (AeroE) or Chemical Engineering (ChE) degrees. It offers a $1,500 award, renewable for one year, to assist women in making a...
FMA Solo Program
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) Solo Program is a unique scholarship initiative designed by the Flying Musicians Association, an organization that blends the passions of music and aviation. This program specifically targets high school...
The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Flight Training Scholarship
The Scholarship Application window opens every October 31st and closes the following January 31st. Awards are made each May. Information on the requirements and limitations can be found below.
Eligibility
- Only U.S. citizens or permanent...
Monte Mitchell Scholarship
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Vertical Flight Foundation Scholarship
Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship
Frank Der Yuen was an internationally respected aeronautical engineer, airline executive, and consultant. A graduate of Harvard and MIT, he designed the all-weather, self-propelled passenger loading bridges for airliners that are used in every...
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Program
Research awards will be provided to qualified undergraduate students to create and implement a small research study of their own design that is directly related to their interests and career objectives in STEM-related studies supporting NASA...
The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium invites proposals for value-added, higher education teaching/training projects related to any space or aerospace discipline. This is a seed-grant program for faculty implemented undergraduate education...
One or multiple Marty Rosness Student Scholarship(s) may be awarded annually by the Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) for an amount totaling $2,500 or less (not to exceed $1,250 per recipient). Please note the following provisions:•...
The Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship, in the amount is $2,500, is to be used for the express purpose of initial or primary flight training.
Applicants of the Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship must be:
EAA Flight Training Scholarships
Available Scholarships Include
Air Academy Alumni Scholarship
Supports initial flight training towards reaching solo flight or private pilot certificate
Recipient must have attended EAA’s Air Academy and has not yet received their private...
This a $2,000 scholarship is for ny graduating senior of any Wyoming high school or past graduate of a Wyoming high school. Graduates of Fremont and Hot Springs Counties have preference. who plan to study a field related to aviation. These...
Uniball's Skilled Trades Scholarship
In honor of Dan "Uniball" Lansing.
The ideal applicant for this scholarship:
- Will be or is going to a trade school – welding, electrician, plumbing, etc.
- Has overcome some personal adversity.
- Is a high school senior or currently at a trade...
Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship
This scholarship is named after Richard L. Taylor, Professor Emeritus, who for 22 years was the director of flight operations and education at The Ohio State University. Professor Taylor is the award-winning author of 14 books on aviation,...
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is an international trade association dedicated to fostering and advancing the general welfare, safety, interests, and activities of the global business and general aviation industry. GAMA...
Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Technicians
Pat Napolitano, Fleet Support Representative and Staggerwing Pilot for Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics was a respected employee and member of the aviation community. With more than 30 years of experience and over 4,500 hours of flight...
Bill Barnes Memorial Scholarship
AAAE Scholarship for Native Americans
- Must be enrolled full-time in an aviation/airport management program;
- Must have reached a junior class level or higher;
- Cumulative...
AAAE Scholarship for Native Americans
Given by Wanda Peacock in memory of her late husband, Chuck Peacock. As the founder of the Aircraft Electronics Association, Peacock credited his aviation and business management skills as the cornerstones for his success in the industry....
Dutch and Ginger Arver Scholarship
Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.
Garmin–Jerry Smith Memorial Scholarship
Available to a high school, college or vocational/technical school student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.
Gogo Business Aviation Scholarship
Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited college or university in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program. The educational institution where the student attends must be located...
Field Aviation Co. Inc. Scholarship
Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.
Garmin Scholarship
Available to a high school, college or vocational/technical school student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.
Johnny Davis Memorial Scholarship
Named in memory of Johnny Davis, president of Dallas Avionics in Dallas, Texas, who supported the general aviation industry for more than 30 years and served as an AEA board member. This scholarship is available to a high school senior or...
Kent McIntyre Memorial Scholarship
Named in memory of Kent McIntyre, owner and president of Bevan Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, who was a longtime AEA member. Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an...
Kevin Miesbach Memorial Scholarship
After graduating from Southeast Community College with a degree in electronics engineering technology, Kevin Miesbach began his 40-year career in aviation as an avionics installation technician with Lincoln Avionics in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Lee Tarbox Memorial Scholarship
Given by Pacific Southwest Instruments, this scholarship is available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.
Marshall Temple Memorial Scholarship
Named in memory of Marshall E. Temple, founder of Temple Electronics in Houston, Texas. Temple, a U.S. Navy veteran, started his business in 1973, which has been an AEA member ever since. This scholarship is available to a high school senior...
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Scholarship
Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.
Stone Foundation Scholarship
Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.
Universal Avionics Scholarship
Available to high school seniors and/or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics program or aircraft maintenance program.
David Arver Memorial Scholarship
Given by Dutch and Ginger Arver in memory of their son, David. Dutch Arver was a supporter of the AEA for years and served on the board of directors until his retirement. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a high school senior or...
The purpose of this grant program is to encourage individuals to further their education and provide the benefit of their employment to the State of Kansas to assist in the development of a strong state workforce in high demand, critical...
CABAA Maintenance Committee Financial Award
One $8,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student seeking a degree in aviation maintenance. This scholarship is open to both high school seniors graduating in 2024 and current college-level students. Scholarship funds will be made out to...
CABAA FlightSafety/CAE Professional Maintenance Training Awards
CABAA, together with independent vendors FlightSafety and CAE, will award two applicants with advanced training toward a career in business aviation. One recipient will receive the FlightSafety Maintenance Initial course (Citation or similar)....
The Tuskegee Airmen, one of the most recognized and decorated groups to serve in the Army Air Corps during World War II, are now leading the fight for educational excellence. By providing scholarships for first-year students entering...
CAP Cadet Academic Scholarships
Each year Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarshipsare usually awarded to qualified members for five different scholarship types, including two specialized scholarships: an Emergency Maneuver Training Scholarship and an International Scholarship...
The Navigate Your Future Scholarship is offered to a high school graduate continuing his or her education in the aviation industry. By making scholarships available, NATF's goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation...
ISA+21 awards two B737 or A320 type ratings valued each at $10,000 each year.
Type Rating Scholarship winners will complete their training with Flight Training International in Miami, Dallas, or Denver USA.
Applicants must satisfy all of...
Lt Col Hanna’s family and CAP offer this flight scholarship to help cadets attain their Private Pilot's Certificate. This scholarship provides up to $5,000 which can be used for local flight training at a FBO (FAA part 61 or 141) or training...
Lyons Aviation Scholarship
- You must be between the ages of 16-24 on April 25th of the scholarship year you are applying for
- Youmust not...
The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence. By making scholarships...
Interstellar Research Group Undergraduate College Scholarship Program
The scholarships (including the Tim Bolgeo Memorial Scholarship) are sponsored by IRG supporters Baen Books and Rob and Ruann Hampson are merit-based, and require applicants to complete an essay with their application forms.
Applicants for the...
The scholarships (including the Tim Bolgeo Memorial Scholarship) are sponsored by IRG supporters Baen Books and Rob and Ruann Hampson are merit-based, and require applicants to complete an essay with their application forms.
Applicants for the...
Partstack Future Leaders in Engineering Scholarship
The scholarships (including the Tim Bolgeo Memorial Scholarship) are sponsored by IRG supporters Baen Books and Rob and Ruann Hampson are merit-based, and require applicants to complete an essay with their application forms.
Applicants for the...
AIAA is awarding up to four $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who enroll in an engineering major at a college or university!
The Roger W. Kahn Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Roger Kahn (1907–1962) and his passion for...
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship
TheScience Talent Search(STS), the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors, was launched by the Society and Westinghouse in 1942.
Then and today, the competition seeks to identify the...
Vertical Flight Society – Arizona Chapter Scholarship
Bob Gana Memorial Scholarship
Bob Gana was an accomplished welder and machinist. Through hard work and a dedication to continuous learning, Bob built a successful career doing work he really enjoyed. He travelled the world with his job at General Electric, sharing stories...
The NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium (CTSGC) offers Undergraduate Research Grants to support undergraduate research. Students can receive one award per academic year. The number and amount of awards given each year can be found on the...
The NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship is for high school seniors who want to major in or pursue a STEM degree. The scholarship is for underrepresented groups and is intended to help reduce financial barriers.
Bonita Jean Olson Memorial Scholarship
Bonnie started her career as an educator, moving on to the aviation and aerospace industry, and spending almost 30 years working in commercial aviation and space programs. Upon retirement her passion for aviation blossomed while volunteering...
Epic Flight Academy Aviation/Pilot Scholarship
High School Scholarship Requirements:
First, theapplicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Furthermore, the applicant must currently be a junior or senior attending high school in the U.S. for the flight training scholarships.
The Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Advanced Science and Technology aims to attract outstanding U.S. researchers to work in Australia in priority areas of research for DST Group that will lead to ongoing collaborative partnerships between...
A $1,000 award to help fund flight training.
Applicant must
- be a female,
- reside in San Diego, Riverside, Orange or Imperial countiesOR be a member of any chapter of the Southwest Section of the Ninety-Nines,
- PPL applicants must have passed...
The USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards provide college scholarship awards to students who have shown a career interest in science or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education, and aeronautics-related...
Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation Memorial Scholarship
AASF Memorial Scholarships The Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation provides scholarships to individuals who want to develop their aviation careers. There are three scholarships available each year for up to $2,000 each:
- The Tom Wardleigh...
The Screaming Eagle Foundation in partnership with the Patriot Foundation offers secondary education and future use scholarship opportunities for surviving dependent children of Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell units...
Paul and Patricia Whelan Scholarship
Al and Williamary Viste Scholarship
The objective of the 101st Airborne Division Association and Screaming Eagle Foundation scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to students who have the potential to become assets to our nation.The major factors to be considered...
CABAA, together with independent vendors FlightSafety and CAE, will award two applicants with advanced training toward a career in business aviation. This year, both awards will be a Citation series SIC course. The retail value of each award...
One of MDSGC’s goals is to support students who are attending or planning to attend an affiliate institution, who need financial support, and who wish to pursue studies in math, science, engineering, or technology, that are related to...
Air Traffic Control Association Scholarship
The ATCA Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to outstanding aviation students and children of air traffic controllers. ATCA's wonderful candidates, exceptional winners, and generous scholarship partners and donors are the ones who make it...
PAPA Scholarship & Safety Foundation Program
The CEPA PAPA Scholarship & Safety Foundation Program is a scholarship program for aspiring pilots. The program offers one $2,000 scholarship and two $1,000 scholarships. The program is offered by the Palwaukee Airport Pilots Association....
The ATCA Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to outstanding aviation students and children of air traffic controllers. ATCA's wonderful candidates, exceptional winners, and generous scholarship partners and donors are the ones who make it...
The ATCA Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to outstanding aviation students and children of air traffic controllers. ATCA's wonderful candidates, exceptional winners, and generous scholarship partners and donors are the ones who make it...
The ATCA Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to outstanding aviation students and children of air traffic controllers. ATCA's wonderful candidates, exceptional winners, and generous scholarship partners and donors are the ones who make it...
Aviation Management Scholarship
AAAE Scholarship for Accredited Airport Executives is sponsored by the American Association of Airport Executives Foundation (AAAE)Amount(s) Awarded: $900 - $2,000Scholarship Criteria:
- Students are eligible to apply if they, their spouse, or...
UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship
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The ATCA Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to outstanding aviation students and children of air traffic controllers. ATCA's wonderful candidates, exceptional winners, and generous scholarship partners and donors are the ones who make it...
he National Aviation Exploring Committee awards scholarships annually ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to encourage Aviation Explorers to enter and complete an aviation curriculum. National Aviation Committee Members know that aviation offers a...
Willard G. Plentl Sr. was born in Houston, Texas, and began pilot training in the Army Air Corps in 1942. Mr. Plentl had a successful career as a military pilot that included serving during the Korean War and flying a variety of aircraft from...
The AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship was created in 2022 to encourage young women to study aerospace engineering and pursue a career in the aerospace defense industry. The scholarship is named for Marillyn Hewson, former...