Choose Aerospace, in collaboration with the Aviation Technician Education Council and partner organizations, maintains a compilation of financial support resources for aviation maintenance students, instructors, and schools. Applicants should contact the hosting organization directly for more information about its opportunities.
current and FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
AOPA Foundation Scholarship Program has scholarships available in multiple categories, including primary (sport, recreational, and private pilot) certification, instrument rating, and aviation maintenance technician certification. We also have up to 120 scholarships at $10,000 each for high school students and teachers to train for their private pilot certificate. Scholarship awards range from $2,500 to $14,000. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 11, 2022.
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance has scholarship opportunities for potential and current students, those transitioning from the military, and for guys too! Applications are being accepted now through Dec 31, 2021.
Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) presents annually the Ivan D. Livi Educator of the Year Award and the James Rardon Student of the Year Award. Those awards are presented at the ATEC Annual Conference each spring, the nominations will be open now through February 15, 2022.
Choose Aerospace provides awards to aviation students, schools, and instructors. In 2021, Choose Aerospace and its partner organizations distributed more than $45,000 worth of awards and scholarships to the community. Organizations that would like to contribute to the program, or serve on the review board, are invited to email careers@chooseaerospace.org.
The Northrop Rice Foundation (NRF) administers awards and scholarships for students at aviation technical programs. The Foundation offers FAA written test grants on an ongoing basis.
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance has scholarship opportunities for potential and current students, those transitioning from the military, and for guys too! Applications are being accepted now through Dec 31, 2021.
Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) presents annually the Ivan D. Livi Educator of the Year Award and the James Rardon Student of the Year Award. Those awards are presented at the ATEC Annual Conference each spring, the nominations will be open now through February 15, 2022.
Choose Aerospace provides awards to aviation students, schools, and instructors. In 2021, Choose Aerospace and its partner organizations distributed more than $45,000 worth of awards and scholarships to the community. Organizations that would like to contribute to the program, or serve on the review board, are invited to email careers@chooseaerospace.org.
The Northrop Rice Foundation (NRF) administers awards and scholarships for students at aviation technical programs. The Foundation offers FAA written test grants on an ongoing basis.
annual opportunities
The Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation will award 23 scholarships totaling more than $100,000 for the 2022-23 school year to students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as employees and dependents from AEA member companies. Look for applications to open in October 2022.
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft oriented, independent aviation union representing licensed and unlicensed technicians and related employees in the aviation industry. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents. AMFA annually offers two $2500 scholarships. For more information and to apply, visit the AMFA National website.
The Alaska Airmen's Association (AAA) has a wide variety of scholarships available to students pursuing degrees in aviation. Applications will be accepted January 1 - March 1, 2022.
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) offers scholarships through the AAAE Foundation. The scholarships are offered to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are attending any accredited college or university worldwide. All applications are posted each January and must be postmarked no later than March 31st.
The Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) is a grassroots organization formed by business aviation professionals for the purpose of offering our members relevant information, training, and networking experiences to enhance the quality and quantity of business aviation operations in the Chicagoland area. It provides dedicated maintenance scholarships to current and recent graduates.
The Experimental Aircraft Association's scholarship program encourages, recognizes and supports excellence among those studying the technologies and the skills of aviation. These annual scholarships help outstanding students who demonstrate financial need to accomplish their goals. EAA is taking applications for flight training scholarships Sep 1 - Nov 1, 2021.
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and partners provide scholarships annually to future and current aviation students.
Helicopter Association International (HAI), through its foundation, offers an array of scholarships to answer the need for both qualified helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians, and to provide further training for safety managers and other professionals in the safety field. Applications are due Dec. 3, 2021.
The Latino Pilot's Association offers over $625k in scholarships annually to students pursuing a career in aviation.
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics offers the annual "Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Technicians" to graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing a professional aviation technical education.
The mikeroweWORKS Foundation’s Work Ethic Scholarship Program provides scholarships for the next generation of skilled workers looking to get trained for jobs that are in demand. All aircraft-mechanics-in-training are invited to apply.
National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the research and educational arm of NATA offers several categories of scholarships.
National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) provides the A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Teacher of the Year Award to outstanding K-12 educators in the aviation field.
The National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA) has given away over $500,000 in scholarships to aspiring aviators to help them become safer, more qualified members of the worldwide aviation community. Scholarships for mechanic certification are available.
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)'s scholarship program offers nearly $100,000 annually in cash awards as tuition reimbursement for enrolled students, and nearly the same amount in monetary and training awards for working professionals in business aviation, including pilots, maintenance professionals, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight technicians.
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is dedicated to supporting increased interest and placement in aviation and aerospace careers. The organization awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship each year to offset costs for aviation-related programs.
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association provides scholarships and awards to current and future aviation maintenance professionals. Applicants must be members of PAMA, the applications are accepted annually January 1- March 1.
Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) Aviation Scholarship promotes and assists in make aviation as a career choice and to make students aware of the opportunities in the air cargo industry.
Regional Airline Association (RAA) provides scholarships annually to students pursuing a career in the airline industry.
The Sheltair and Avfuel: Future Takes Flight Scholarships will provide $30,000 in educational funds annually. Each year, the program will award six $5,000 scholarships across three categories: two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education. Applications will be accepted December 1 - June 1 annually.
The University Aviation Association provides scholarships to students enrolled in aviation related programs. Applications are accepted April 1 - June 30, 2022.
Women in Aviation International (WAI) provides a vast array of scholarships.
Women in Corporate Aviation is a premier 501(C)(3) non-profit premier mentoring association for professionals in corporate and business aviation. Providing networking, mentoring, scholarships and educational opportunities for current and future corporate/business aviation professionals.
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft oriented, independent aviation union representing licensed and unlicensed technicians and related employees in the aviation industry. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents. AMFA annually offers two $2500 scholarships. For more information and to apply, visit the AMFA National website.
The Alaska Airmen's Association (AAA) has a wide variety of scholarships available to students pursuing degrees in aviation. Applications will be accepted January 1 - March 1, 2022.
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) offers scholarships through the AAAE Foundation. The scholarships are offered to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are attending any accredited college or university worldwide. All applications are posted each January and must be postmarked no later than March 31st.
The Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) is a grassroots organization formed by business aviation professionals for the purpose of offering our members relevant information, training, and networking experiences to enhance the quality and quantity of business aviation operations in the Chicagoland area. It provides dedicated maintenance scholarships to current and recent graduates.
The Experimental Aircraft Association's scholarship program encourages, recognizes and supports excellence among those studying the technologies and the skills of aviation. These annual scholarships help outstanding students who demonstrate financial need to accomplish their goals. EAA is taking applications for flight training scholarships Sep 1 - Nov 1, 2021.
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and partners provide scholarships annually to future and current aviation students.
Helicopter Association International (HAI), through its foundation, offers an array of scholarships to answer the need for both qualified helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians, and to provide further training for safety managers and other professionals in the safety field. Applications are due Dec. 3, 2021.
The Latino Pilot's Association offers over $625k in scholarships annually to students pursuing a career in aviation.
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics offers the annual "Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Technicians" to graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing a professional aviation technical education.
The mikeroweWORKS Foundation’s Work Ethic Scholarship Program provides scholarships for the next generation of skilled workers looking to get trained for jobs that are in demand. All aircraft-mechanics-in-training are invited to apply.
National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the research and educational arm of NATA offers several categories of scholarships.
National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) provides the A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Teacher of the Year Award to outstanding K-12 educators in the aviation field.
The National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA) has given away over $500,000 in scholarships to aspiring aviators to help them become safer, more qualified members of the worldwide aviation community. Scholarships for mechanic certification are available.
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)'s scholarship program offers nearly $100,000 annually in cash awards as tuition reimbursement for enrolled students, and nearly the same amount in monetary and training awards for working professionals in business aviation, including pilots, maintenance professionals, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight technicians.
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is dedicated to supporting increased interest and placement in aviation and aerospace careers. The organization awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship each year to offset costs for aviation-related programs.
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association provides scholarships and awards to current and future aviation maintenance professionals. Applicants must be members of PAMA, the applications are accepted annually January 1- March 1.
Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) Aviation Scholarship promotes and assists in make aviation as a career choice and to make students aware of the opportunities in the air cargo industry.
Regional Airline Association (RAA) provides scholarships annually to students pursuing a career in the airline industry.
The Sheltair and Avfuel: Future Takes Flight Scholarships will provide $30,000 in educational funds annually. Each year, the program will award six $5,000 scholarships across three categories: two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education. Applications will be accepted December 1 - June 1 annually.
The University Aviation Association provides scholarships to students enrolled in aviation related programs. Applications are accepted April 1 - June 30, 2022.
Women in Aviation International (WAI) provides a vast array of scholarships.
Women in Corporate Aviation is a premier 501(C)(3) non-profit premier mentoring association for professionals in corporate and business aviation. Providing networking, mentoring, scholarships and educational opportunities for current and future corporate/business aviation professionals.