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aviation scholarships

Tuskegee Next
Application Deadline:  N/A

Amount:  Varies

Honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, Tuskegee NEXT seeks to transform the lives of at-risk youth through aviation education and career path opportunities, so they can transform their communities.  Tuskegee NEXT seeks to provide role models and a clear path toward aviation careers through: Flight Training, Life Skills, and Educational Assistance.    Click here for Tuskegee Next

OBAP Scholarships
Application Deadline:  N/A

Amount:  Varies

OBAP is dedicated to supporting minority interest and placement in aerospace careers. To date, OBAP has awarded $5.8 million in scholarships to more than 470 diverse recipients nationwide. The scholarships, made available through strengthened partnerships with key carriers and aviation-related businesses, allow award recipients to advance or pursue diverse aviation-related careers.  Click here for OBAP

EAA Scholarship
Application Deadline:  Multiple cycles throughout the year

Amount:  Varies

EAA invites those who are interested in pursuing flight or a career in aviation or aviation related/STEM fields. We encourage individuals who are well-rounded, involved in their school or community, and interested in the world of aviation to apply for an EAA Scholarship.  Click here for EAA Scholarships

Wings Over the Rockies Training Scholarship
Application Deadline:  Varies

Amount:  $5,000

Wings Over The Rockies is thrilled of offer flight training scholarships to Colorado students ages 13 years, 5 months to 18 years old.  Scholarship opportunities are available for working towards glider, sport or private pilot certificate.  Application windows vary. Click here for more information Flight Training Scholarship

The Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation
Application Deadline:  January 24, 2023

Amount:  Varies

The Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation (TASF) and Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated™  (TAI) are two legal entities that are uniquely bound to the central goal of preserving the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen while providing educational services that honor the history of their service. The mission of TASF is to honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen by providing motivation, access and scholarships to assist financially and academically deserving students in the pursuit of careers in aviation, aerospace, STEM as well as other disciplines. TASF is located in Los Angeles and serves as the national scholarship organization with Tuskegee Airmen, Inc (TAI).  Click here for TAI Scholarships

GRCF Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship
Application Deadline:  March 1, 2023

Amount:  Varies

To be eligible for the Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship, students must be United States citizens, enrolled full- or part-time at a college or university in the United States providing an accredited flight science curriculum. Applicants must be second-year students or above with a minimum 2.75 GPA pursuing studies in the field of professional pilot with an emphasis in general aviation.  Click here for Scholarship Information

National Aviation Explorer Scholarships
Application Deadline:  April 30, 2023

Amount:  $10,000

The National Aviation Exploring Committee awards individual scholarships between $3,000 and $10,000 annually to aviation explorers pursuing a career in the aviation industry. The intent of these scholarships is to identify and reward those individuals who best exemplify the qualities that lead to success in the aviation industry.  Click here for Scholarship Information

TSGC Columbia Crew Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships
Application Deadline:  May 2, 2023

Amount:  $1,000

Texas Space Grant Consortium and the Aviation and Space Foundation of Texas in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have established this scholarship program in memory of the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts. These seven men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice to expand the exploration of space and our knowledge of the world that we live in.  Click here for Scholarship Information

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