Scholarships For Aviation & Aerospace
This page is a work in progress. We are compiling links to various scholarship programs. At the bottom of the page, we list scholarships ordered by application deadline. These many scholarships are on different funding cycles. So, this listing by date should make it easier for you to stay organized.
We at Aviation Explorer Post #997 want to help you apply for as many scholarships as you need to fulfill your flying or education goals regarding aviation and aerospace. Feel free to contact Tom Manger if you want assistance starting or completing a scholarship application. We are committed to getting as many new pilots trained and in the air as possible. And, we're committed to helping as many people as possible to pursue new careers in aviation & aerospace. Paying for these pursuits is a big hurdle for most people. So, let us help you achieve your goals!
TIPS FOR APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
- Don't wait until the last minute. Some of these applications require essays, references, transcripts and other time consuming items. You'll need plenty of lead time to gather all of that info.
- Many of these scholarships are for very specific areas. Read the descriptions and requirements very carefully.
- There are a lot of wannabe pilots & engineers who have started training and given up. In fact, the student pilot drop out rate is 80%. (Money is usually the biggest hurdle.) These scholarship programs need to know that if you receive funding, you have the interest and ambition to follow through to completion. We're here to help!
- Tell a story. In replying to application questions, make it clear that your interests are earnest and that you have the gumption and fortitude to follow through to completion. You will be asked about activities, people, and groups that support you in your efforts. Your response needs to tell the story of your aspirations and your plans to get there.
- You don't have to be perfect. Within the aviation and aerospace industries, there is room for a wide range of interests and capabilities. Figure out what you can realistically achieve and make steps to get there. There are plenty of people out there to help you along the way - us included!
- When "multiple" is listed below, it usually denotes a series of multiple scholarships that are managed by a single organization. Many of these allow you to apply to multiple scholarships with a single online application form. This is a great way to "multiply" your efforts.
We at Aviation Explorer Post #997 want to help you apply for as many scholarships as you need to fulfill your flying or education goals regarding aviation and aerospace. Feel free to contact Tom Manger if you want assistance starting or completing a scholarship application. We are committed to getting as many new pilots trained and in the air as possible. And, we're committed to helping as many people as possible to pursue new careers in aviation & aerospace. Paying for these pursuits is a big hurdle for most people. So, let us help you achieve your goals!
TIPS FOR APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
- Don't wait until the last minute. Some of these applications require essays, references, transcripts and other time consuming items. You'll need plenty of lead time to gather all of that info.
- Many of these scholarships are for very specific areas. Read the descriptions and requirements very carefully.
- There are a lot of wannabe pilots & engineers who have started training and given up. In fact, the student pilot drop out rate is 80%. (Money is usually the biggest hurdle.) These scholarship programs need to know that if you receive funding, you have the interest and ambition to follow through to completion. We're here to help!
- Tell a story. In replying to application questions, make it clear that your interests are earnest and that you have the gumption and fortitude to follow through to completion. You will be asked about activities, people, and groups that support you in your efforts. Your response needs to tell the story of your aspirations and your plans to get there.
- You don't have to be perfect. Within the aviation and aerospace industries, there is room for a wide range of interests and capabilities. Figure out what you can realistically achieve and make steps to get there. There are plenty of people out there to help you along the way - us included!
- When "multiple" is listed below, it usually denotes a series of multiple scholarships that are managed by a single organization. Many of these allow you to apply to multiple scholarships with a single online application form. This is a great way to "multiply" your efforts.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES - Ordered by Date
JANUARY
- The Mars Generation - Space Camp Scholarship (Space Camp / all camp fees)
31 - AIAA Scholarships (for undergraduate and graduate students)
31 - Leroy Homer Jr Foundation (flight training / covers all costs )
31 - Northrop Rice Foundation (avionics & maintenance tuition / multiple)
- The Mars Generation - Space Camp Scholarship (Space Camp / all camp fees)
31 - AIAA Scholarships (for undergraduate and graduate students)
31 - Leroy Homer Jr Foundation (flight training / covers all costs )
31 - Northrop Rice Foundation (avionics & maintenance tuition / multiple)
FEBRUARY
01 - Hayward Air Rally - EAA Air Academy Campership (camp attendance / camp tuition + travel)
02 - EAA College Scholarships (flight training / multiple)
02 - EAA Flight Training Scholarships (flight training / multiple)
03 - McBurney Aviation Scholarship (professional advancement / $3500)
05 - Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars Program (college / $8000)
15 - Society of Women Engineers Scholarship (college / multiple) - for women only / sophomore and higher only
22 - Upwind Scholarship (flight training / covers all costs) - options for fixed wing or helicopter
28 - Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarship (maintenance tech certification / varies)
01 - Hayward Air Rally - EAA Air Academy Campership (camp attendance / camp tuition + travel)
02 - EAA College Scholarships (flight training / multiple)
02 - EAA Flight Training Scholarships (flight training / multiple)
03 - McBurney Aviation Scholarship (professional advancement / $3500)
05 - Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars Program (college / $8000)
15 - Society of Women Engineers Scholarship (college / multiple) - for women only / sophomore and higher only
22 - Upwind Scholarship (flight training / covers all costs) - options for fixed wing or helicopter
28 - Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarship (maintenance tech certification / varies)
MARCH
01 - Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship (multiple / multiple) - women only
01 - NATCA Scholarship Program (college, multiple) - for NATCA members & family
15 - Amelia Earhart Fly Now Scholarship (flight training / up to $6000) - women only
17 - Hank Hilsmann Memorial Scholarship (maintenance tech certification / varies)
19 - Bay City 99's Flight Training Scholarship (flight training / $1250) - women only
22 - Flight Attendant / Flight Technician Scholarship (professional advancement / varies)
26 - Women in Corporate Aviation (professional advancement, multiple) - for WCA members
31 - AAAE Foundation Scholarship for Native Americans (college, $1000)
31 - AAAE Foundation Scholarship Program (college, multiple)
31 - AAAE Scholarship Program for Women in Aviation (college, $5000)
31 - ADMA International Scholarship (college / ?)
31 - Pedrozzi Foundation Scholarships (college or tech training, multiple) - for Livermore residents only
31 - Richard L Taylor Flight Training Scholarship (college / $1500)
01 - Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship (multiple / multiple) - women only
01 - NATCA Scholarship Program (college, multiple) - for NATCA members & family
15 - Amelia Earhart Fly Now Scholarship (flight training / up to $6000) - women only
17 - Hank Hilsmann Memorial Scholarship (maintenance tech certification / varies)
19 - Bay City 99's Flight Training Scholarship (flight training / $1250) - women only
22 - Flight Attendant / Flight Technician Scholarship (professional advancement / varies)
26 - Women in Corporate Aviation (professional advancement, multiple) - for WCA members
31 - AAAE Foundation Scholarship for Native Americans (college, $1000)
31 - AAAE Foundation Scholarship Program (college, multiple)
31 - AAAE Scholarship Program for Women in Aviation (college, $5000)
31 - ADMA International Scholarship (college / ?)
31 - Pedrozzi Foundation Scholarships (college or tech training, multiple) - for Livermore residents only
31 - Richard L Taylor Flight Training Scholarship (college / $1500)
APRIL
01 - Aircraft Electronics Association Scholarships (college, professional advancement, flight training / multiple)
01 - Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship (college, $12,000) - for ALPA members & families
08 - NSTec Livermore Engineering & Science Scholarship (college, $5,000) for Livermore residents only
10 - Joseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation Scholarship (college, $1000)
15 - EAA Air Academy Campership Scholarships (aviation camp / multiple)
16 - National Gay Pilots Association (multiple / multiple)
30 - Sacramento Valley Chapter 99's Aviation Scholarship (flight training / $1000) - women only
01 - Aircraft Electronics Association Scholarships (college, professional advancement, flight training / multiple)
01 - Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship (college, $12,000) - for ALPA members & families
08 - NSTec Livermore Engineering & Science Scholarship (college, $5,000) for Livermore residents only
10 - Joseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation Scholarship (college, $1000)
15 - EAA Air Academy Campership Scholarships (aviation camp / multiple)
16 - National Gay Pilots Association (multiple / multiple)
30 - Sacramento Valley Chapter 99's Aviation Scholarship (flight training / $1000) - women only
MAY
01 - Air Traffic Control Association (college, professional advancement / multiple)
01 - Aviation Explorer Scholarships (multiple, $3000 to $10,000) - for Explorer Post members only
01 - EAA WomenVenture Young Eagles Sport Pilot Academy Scholarship (flight training, $10,000) - women only
01 - Ernie Ayers Memorial Flight Scholarship (college / $1000)
01 - Santa Rosa 99's Aviation Scholarship (open / $3000) - women only
01 - Society of Women Engineers Scholarship (college / multiple) - women only / freshman only
15 - Paul A Whelan Aviation Scholarship (college, $2000)
19 - AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarships (flight training / $5000)
31 - AOPA Foundation Scholarships (flight training / $2500-$5000) - AOPA members only
01 - Air Traffic Control Association (college, professional advancement / multiple)
01 - Aviation Explorer Scholarships (multiple, $3000 to $10,000) - for Explorer Post members only
01 - EAA WomenVenture Young Eagles Sport Pilot Academy Scholarship (flight training, $10,000) - women only
01 - Ernie Ayers Memorial Flight Scholarship (college / $1000)
01 - Santa Rosa 99's Aviation Scholarship (open / $3000) - women only
01 - Society of Women Engineers Scholarship (college / multiple) - women only / freshman only
15 - Paul A Whelan Aviation Scholarship (college, $2000)
19 - AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarships (flight training / $5000)
31 - AOPA Foundation Scholarships (flight training / $2500-$5000) - AOPA members only
JUNE
- Navigate Your Future Scholarship (college / $2500)
15 - Eugene S Kropf Scholarship (college, $500)
- Navigate Your Future Scholarship (college / $2500)
15 - Eugene S Kropf Scholarship (college, $500)
JULY
01 - Women Soar You Soar: Bud and Olga Carlson Scholarship (flight training, $500) - women only
01 - Women Soar You Soar: Cdr John Paradiso Scholarship (flex, $750) - women only
01 - Women Soar You Soar: Heather McRoberts Memorial Scholarship (flex, $500) - women only
01 - Women Soar You Soar: Morgan Brittany Smith Memorial Scholarship (college, $3000) - women only
31 - Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship (professional advancement / $1225)
01 - Women Soar You Soar: Bud and Olga Carlson Scholarship (flight training, $500) - women only
01 - Women Soar You Soar: Cdr John Paradiso Scholarship (flex, $750) - women only
01 - Women Soar You Soar: Heather McRoberts Memorial Scholarship (flex, $500) - women only
01 - Women Soar You Soar: Morgan Brittany Smith Memorial Scholarship (college, $3000) - women only
31 - Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship (professional advancement / $1225)
AUGUST
01 - Conklin and Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship (college / $5000)
01 - Certified Aviation Manager Scholarship (professional advancement / $1225)
01 - Eddie Queen Business Aviation Management Scholarship (college / $2500)
01 - Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship (college / $4500)
01 - National Gay Pilots Association Scholarship (multiple / $5000) - LGBT only
01 - William Fanning Maintenance Scholarship (college / $2500)
01 - Conklin and Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship (college / $5000)
01 - Certified Aviation Manager Scholarship (professional advancement / $1225)
01 - Eddie Queen Business Aviation Management Scholarship (college / $2500)
01 - Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship (college / $4500)
01 - National Gay Pilots Association Scholarship (multiple / $5000) - LGBT only
01 - William Fanning Maintenance Scholarship (college / $2500)
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
07 - Schedulers & Dispatchers Monetary Scholarship (college or professional development / up to $10,000)
07 - Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship (professional advancement / varies)
07 - Schedulers & Dispatchers Monetary Scholarship (college or professional development / up to $10,000)
07 - Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship (professional advancement / varies)
NOVEMBER
- Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship (flight training / $2500)
01 - Bakersfield 99's Aviation Scholarship (flight training / $1000) - women only
13 - Women in Aviation International (multiple / multiple) - $600,000 in multiple scholarships
30 - UAA Janice K Barden Aviation Scholarship (college / $1000+)
30 - Donald Baldwin Business Aviation Management Scholarship (professional advancement / $1225)
30 - International Operators Scholarship (college or professional advancement / up to $9000)
30 - NBAA Leadership Conference Scholarship (professional advancement / varies)
- Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship (flight training / $2500)
01 - Bakersfield 99's Aviation Scholarship (flight training / $1000) - women only
13 - Women in Aviation International (multiple / multiple) - $600,000 in multiple scholarships
30 - UAA Janice K Barden Aviation Scholarship (college / $1000+)
30 - Donald Baldwin Business Aviation Management Scholarship (professional advancement / $1225)
30 - International Operators Scholarship (college or professional advancement / up to $9000)
30 - NBAA Leadership Conference Scholarship (professional advancement / varies)
DECEMBER
- NATA Business Scholarship (professional advancement / $2500)
- Pioneers of Flight Scholarship (college / $1000)
01 - Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship (multiple / multiple) - women only
30 - Monterey Bay 99's Aviation Scholarship (flight training / $1000) - women only
31 - Able Flight Scholarships (multiple / varies) - for persons with disabilities only
31 - Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance Scholarships (multiple / multiple)
- NATA Business Scholarship (professional advancement / $2500)
- Pioneers of Flight Scholarship (college / $1000)
01 - Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship (multiple / multiple) - women only
30 - Monterey Bay 99's Aviation Scholarship (flight training / $1000) - women only
31 - Able Flight Scholarships (multiple / varies) - for persons with disabilities only
31 - Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance Scholarships (multiple / multiple)
Lists Of Other Scholarships
- Aviation Technician Education Council - list of aviation maintenance scholarships
- Federal Aviation Administration - links to various scholarships
- First Robotics (STEM / varies)
- Louisiana Tech University Department of Professional Aviation
- National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education
- University of North Dakota - Aviation Department
- Aviation Technician Education Council - list of aviation maintenance scholarships
- Federal Aviation Administration - links to various scholarships
- First Robotics (STEM / varies)
- Louisiana Tech University Department of Professional Aviation
- National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education
- University of North Dakota - Aviation Department
