Scholarships for Minority Scholarships Aviation Scholarships

Paul Wynns 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.

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Ken Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$8,000
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
High School Senior
The Ken Johnson Memorial Scholarship is designated for a high school student graduating in 2023 who aspires to pursue a degree in the field of aviation. This scholarship seeks candidates who are committed to a major in aviation and have been...

Brill Family Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$3,000
Deadline
31-Jan-24
Grade Level
College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

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...

Roberta Banaszak Gleiter Engineering Endeavor Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$1,500
Deadline
31-Jan-24
Grade Level
College Sophomores & Juniors

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

Multiple awards worth
Flight Training & Resources
Deadline
31-Jan-24
Grade Level
High School Juniors & Seniors

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

Multiple awards worth
Full Ride
Deadline
31-Jan-24
Grade Level
HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

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

  1. Only U.S. citizens or permanent...

Monte Mitchell Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
AEA Convention registration, Travel and Hotel expenses
Deadline
1-Feb-24
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students
The Monte Mitchell Scholarship is a dedicated fund designed to support students with a strong interest in pursuing careers in aviation. It is open to high school seniors, college students, and others who demonstrate a commitment and passion...

Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Multiple awards worth
$3,000
Deadline
5-Feb-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students
The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) Undergraduate Scholarship Program is designed to support undergraduate students who are pursuing careers in space science and aerospace. This program is specifically targeted at students enrolled in...

Vertical Flight Foundation Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$5,000 - $6,000
Deadline
1-Feb-24
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students
The Vertical Flight Foundation Scholarship is targeted at students who are pursuing careers related to vertical flight technology. This includes areas such as rotorcraft and VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft design, engineering, and...

Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Feb-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$5,000
Deadline
5-Feb-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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...

WSGC Higher Education Incentives

Multiple awards worth
$5,000 - $15,000
Deadline
5-Feb-24
Grade Level
College Students

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...

NASA's Virginia Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate STEM Research Scholarships

Multiple awards worth
$8,500
Deadline
9-Feb-24
Grade Level
College Upperclassmen
The VSGC Undergraduate STEM Research Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $8,500 to rising juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time in a program of study in STEM and have a specific faculty-mentored research project that...

Marty Rosness Student Scholarships

Multiple awards worth
$1,250
Deadline
23-Feb-24
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students

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:•...

Dan L. Meisinger, Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
29-Feb-24
Grade Level
College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$5,000
Deadline
1-Mar-24
Grade Level
HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

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...

John R. Lillard Scholarship/Kenneth R. Scott Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$3,000 - $6,000
Deadline
1-Mar-24
Grade Level
High School Senior
The John R. Lillard Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) distributes financial assistance to deserving students who are graduating from a public high school within the Commonwealth of Virginia and who are admitted to an institution of higher...

Nancy Stratford Student Pilot Flight Training Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$2,000
Deadline
1-Mar-24
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students
A $2,000 award to help fund flight training. Applicant must (1) be a female, (2) reside in San Diego County, (3) have a current student medical for PPL award, and (4) a passing score on written test OR completed a solo flight. Funds may be...

Walter Urbigkit Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$2,000
Deadline
1-Mar-24
Grade Level
High School Senior

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...

NASA's Virginia Space Grant Consortium Community College STEM Scholarships

Multiple awards worth
$2,000
Deadline
8-Mar-24
Grade Level
College Freshman
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) offers $2,000 scholarships to community college students majoring in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

EAA Post-Secondary Scholarships

Multiple awards worth
$5,000
Deadline
1-Mar-24
Grade Level
College Students
EAA awards more than $75,000 in scholarships for students attending a post-secondary institution with a focus on aviation, including pilot training, aeronautics engineering, aviation management, airframe and powerplant (A&P) maintenance, and...

Flight Training Scholarships

Multiple awards worth
$5,000
Deadline
1-Mar-24
Grade Level
College Students

NASA/DESGC Undergraduate Tuition Awards

Multiple awards worth
$5,000
Deadline
8-Mar-24
Grade Level
College Students
Fellowships provide stipends of $31,000 to highly qualified graduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are currently attending a DESGC member institution. Stipends are for one full year, and all...

Uniball's Skilled Trades Scholarship

Offered by Bold.org
Multiple awards worth
$500
Deadline
13-Mar-24
Grade Level
High School & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,500
Deadline
29-Mar-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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,...

Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award

Multiple awards worth
$2,000
Deadline
29-Mar-24
Grade Level
High School Senior

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

Multiple awards worth
$3,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students
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.

John T. Griffin, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$3,000
Deadline
31-Mar-24
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students
For Aviation Maintenance Technology- Established in 1992 and funded by the Aero Club of New England. The Aero Club of New England lost one of its most famous and loved members in 1999. This scholarship, now in memory of John Griffin, Sr. was...

The Lou Hotte Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$3,000
Deadline
31-Mar-24
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students
For Aviation Maintenance Technology- Established in 2020 and donated by the Hotte Family. The award commemorates Lou's career in aviation, to support others who wish to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.Lou John Hotte (1953- 2020) was...

The Fred Cormier Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
31-Mar-24
Grade Level
College Students
For Aviation Maintenance Technology- Established in 2023. Frederic "Freddy" Cormier earned his A&P license from East Coast Aero Tech in 1982. He went on to work as an aviation technician for TWA and later worked on planes for UPS for over 20...

AAAE Scholarship for Native Americans

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
31-Mar-24
Grade Level
College Upperclassmen & Graduate Students
Amount(s) Awarded: (1-10) $1,000 scholarships - number of scholarships vary each year.Scholarship Criteria:
  1. Must be enrolled full-time in an aviation/airport management program;
  2. Must have reached a junior class level or higher;
  3. Cumulative...

AAAE Scholarship for Native Americans

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$2,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$2,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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.

...

Lee Tarbox Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,500
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-Apr-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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...

Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
1-May-24
Grade Level
College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$8,000
Deadline
25-May-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
Advanced Aviation Training
Deadline
25-May-24
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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)....

Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$1,500
Deadline
25-Jan
Grade Level
High School Senior

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000 - $2,500
Deadline
25-Jan
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students
Academic scholarships are monetary awards used to support CAP Cadets pursuing their undergraduate or graduate education. Monies are to be used for tuition, books, or room and board at any post-secondary school (i.e: college, university,...

Amelia Earhart Academic Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$10,000
Deadline
1-Jan-25
Grade Level
College Students

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...

U.S. Air Force In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP)

Multiple awards worth
Varies
Deadline
30-Jun-24
Grade Level
College Underclassmen
If you’re already in college, you can still experience the benefits of joining Air Force ROTC. In addition to detachment-specific scholarship opportunities, freshman and sophomore students may be eligible for the In-College Scholarship Program...

Navigate Your Future Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
28-Jun-24
Grade Level
High School Senior

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...

International Society of Women Type Rating Scholarships

Multiple awards worth
$10,000
Deadline
1-Nov-24
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students

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 William E. Hanna, Jr. Memorial Flight Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$5,000
Deadline
25-Jan
Grade Level
College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,500
Deadline
25-Jan
Grade Level
HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students
$1500 awards yearly aviation scholarship to financially support a deserving young personpursuing their Private Pilot Certificate.
  • You must be between the ages of 16-24 on April 25th of the scholarship year you are applying for
  • Youmust not...

Pioneers of Flight Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
24-Dec
Grade Level
College Sophomores & Juniors

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

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
24-Dec
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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...

Interstellar Research Group Master's Graduate College Scholarship Program

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
24-Dec
Grade Level
Graduate Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
25-Jan
Grade Level
High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
The Future Leaders Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who are pursuing engineering majors—and a one-time $2,500.00 award will be made to a student from each level of study....

Interstellar Research Group Doctoral Graduate College Scholarship Program

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
24-Dec
Grade Level
Graduate Students

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 Roger W. Kahn Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$10,000
Deadline
24-Dec
Grade Level
High School Senior

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

Multiple awards worth
$15,000
Deadline
24-Dec
Grade Level
High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
The National Space Club and Foundation offers a scholarship for a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student planning a career in STEM fields. This opportunity allows the recipient to deliver the keynote address at the prestigious...

Women In STEM Excel Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$3,500
Deadline
24-Nov
Grade Level
College Students

Regeneron Science Talent Search

Multiple awards worth
$2,000 - $250,000
Deadline
24-Nov
Grade Level
High School Senior

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,500 - $3,000
Deadline
24-Nov
Grade Level
College Upperclassmen & Graduate Students

International Society of Women Airline Pilots Financial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$5,000
Deadline
24-Nov
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students

Bob Gana Memorial Scholarship

Offered by Bold.org
Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
24-Nov
Grade Level
High School Senior

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...

NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$3,000
Deadline
24-Oct
Grade Level
College Students

The NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium (CTSGC) offers Undergraduate Research Grants to support undergraduate researchStudents can receive one award per academic year. The number and amount of awards given each year can be found on the...

NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
24-Oct
Grade Level
College Freshman

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.

To be eligible for the NSHSS...

Bonita Jean Olson Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$3,000
Deadline
24-Oct
Grade Level
High School Seniors & College Students

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...

Women in Aviation Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$3,000
Deadline
24-Oct
Grade Level
College Students

Epic Flight Academy Aviation/Pilot Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$5,000 - $20,000
Deadline
24-Oct
Grade Level
High School Juniors & Seniors

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...

Joseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$2,000
Deadline
24-Jun
Grade Level
College Junior
The Frasca family established this scholarship through the University Aviation Association (UAA) in the name of their son, Joseph Frasca. Joseph excelled as an undergraduate aviation student earning a reputation as a dedicated and competent...

Dottie Sanders Memorial Flight Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
24-Jun
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students

A $1,000 award to help fund flight training.

Applicant must

  1. be a female,
  2. reside in San Diego, Riverside, Orange or Imperial countiesOR  be a member of any chapter of the Southwest Section of the Ninety-Nines,
  3. PPL applicants must have passed...

Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Distinguished Undergraduate Awards

Multiple awards worth
$5,000
Deadline
24-Aug
Grade Level
College Upperclassmen

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

Multiple awards worth
$2,000
Deadline
24-Jul
Grade Level
College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

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:

  1. The Tom Wardleigh...

Screaming Eagle Surviving Children’s Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
24-Jun
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students

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...

Marian R. DeLano Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$1,500
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students
A $1,500 award to help fund flight training. Applicant must (1) be a female, (2) have soloed AND have written test passed for the private pilot (3) be a member of any 99s chapter in the Ninety-Nines ‘Southwest Section’ (CA, AZ, NV, UT, HI)....

Paul and Patricia Whelan Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
Varies
Deadline
24-Jun
Grade Level
College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & Grad Students
In the memory of an exemplary aviation educator, the Paul A. Whelan Scholarship was initiated by his family under the auspices of the University Aviation Association (UAA). The Paul A. Whelan Scholarship Fund supports men and women pursuing a...

Al and Williamary Viste Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
Varies
Deadline
24-Jun
Grade Level
College Upperclassmen & Graduate Students

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...

FlightSafety/CAE Professional Pilot Training Awards

Multiple awards worth
22,200
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
Graduate Students

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...

ADMA Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
Varies
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
College Students
The Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) Scholarship is a program that provides assistance to young aviation students who want to pursue careers in the aviation industry. The application period for the ADMA Scholarship...

NASA Maryland Space Grant Consortium Scholarships

Multiple awards worth
Varies
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
College Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$5,000 - $15.000
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$1,000 - $2,000
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

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....

Children’s Education Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
Full Ride
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
High School Students
For eligible children in grades K-12, The Folded Flag Foundation provides scholarships and educational grants to cover private school tuition and fees, tutoring, after-school programs, summer camps and other related educational expenses.

Buckingham Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
Varies
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students

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...

Gabriel A. Hartl Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
Varies
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
College Students

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...

Lawrence C. Fortier Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
Varies
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
College & Graduate Students

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

Multiple awards worth
$900-$2,000
Deadline
24-Mar
Grade Level
College Upperclassmen & Graduate Students

AAAE Scholarship for Accredited Airport Executives is sponsored by the American Association of Airport Executives Foundation (AAAE)Amount(s) Awarded: $900 - $2,000Scholarship Criteria:

  1. Students are eligible to apply if they, their spouse, or...

UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$1,000
Deadline
24-Mar
Grade Level
College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Through the UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship, NBAA Charities annually awards a minimum of $1,000 to up to five undergraduates studying aviation-related curricula at NBAA and University Aviation Association (UAA) member institutions.

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Full-Time Employee Student Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
Varies
Deadline
24-May
Grade Level
Graduate Students

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 Exploring Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$10,000
Deadline
24-Apr
Grade Level
High School & College Students

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. Aviation Scholarship Program

Multiple awards worth
$2,500
Deadline
24-Mar
Grade Level
High School Senior

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 Kitty Hawk Maintenance Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$5,000
Deadline
31-Mar
Grade Level
High School & College Students
For Aviation Maintenance Technology- Established in 2023 and donated by the William Penn Foundation to be used exclusively for the development and education of aviation maintenance technicians.

AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship

Multiple awards worth
$10,000
Deadline
31-Dec
Grade Level

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...