At least 80 exceptional high school students, ages 15 to 18 , each will receive a scholarship valued at up to $10,000 in 2019. She is a commercial pilot and certified flight instructor. Photo by David Tulis. The value of the AOPA-Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association pilot training scholarship is $1m but it is shared among successful pilot students.
The applicant must also have obtained a student pilot certificate by the scholarship application deadline and provide a copy of the certificate. The scholarship is worth $10,000 and is to be used to pursue a primary pilot certificate.
AOPA Primary Flight Training Scholarships are awarded in amounts of $2,500-$7,500 each to AOPA members who are at least 16 years old. Last year, 123 scholarships totaling more than $1 million were awarded.These scholarship awards are a major benefit of AOPA membership, helping members reach their aviation goals.The scholarship awards are broken down into four categories: AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarship, AOPA Teacher Flight Training Scholarship, AOPA Primary Flight Training Scholarship, and AOPA Advanced Rating Scholarship.Scholarship recipients will be able to use the money for direct flight training expenses to pursue a primary pilot certificate, such as a private, sport, or recreational pilot certificate. Funds will be paid directly to the recipient and must be used within one year of the award.Join Online Today to View Member Content and Receive Other Exclusive Member BenefitsWAI members seek to inspire and stand for encouragement, continued education, and a whole lot of fun! Get the latest news on coronavirus impacts on general aviation, including what AOPA is doing to protect GA, event cancellations, advice for pilots to protect themselves, and more. We chat with Tristan Dawson, one of the recipients of a flight training scholarship awarded by the AOPA Foundation. The requirements for each of the scholarships vary, but applicants for the first three scholarships must have been a member of The 99s for at least one year as of January 1 of the scholarship year. Recipients can use the money for direct flight training expenses to pursue a primary sport, recreational, or private pilot certificate. Already a member?
Whether you share your passion for aviation locally through chapter activities, lend a hand at WAI events across the country, or sponsor scholarships and outreach efforts, you help inspire others to reach for their dreams.We want to hear from you! Sarina Houston was the aviation expert for The Balance Careers. To be a part of the solution, visit Already a member? They also must complete a flight training milestone, either achieving solo flight or earning their certificate, within one year of receiving a scholarship.Up to 20 teachers will be awarded scholarships of $10,000 each to pursue a primary (sport, recreational, or private) pilot certificate as part of the AOPA You Can Fly program, thanks to the Ray Foundation. Change careers? AOPA covers flight training scholarships as well as scholarship in other aviation-related fields. The Flight Training scholarship application is now Closed. As part of its commitment to growing the pilot population, AOPA will award a $3,000 scholarship to a WAI member pursuing a private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the storeMore than 100 AOPA flight training scholarship opportunities are available to high school students, teachers, primary flight training students, and pilots pursuing advanced ratings or certificates.To receive priority consideration, scholarship applications must be received by March 1. Not a member? Keep us in the loop! Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Not a member? The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, siblings, children, and grandchildren. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 (866) tell-FAA ((866) 835-5322) If the applicant is a full-time student enrolled in high school, an accredited flight program, or an accredited college or university, she/he must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).In addition to the essay outlined in the WAI scholarship requirements, the applicant must include a separate essay (300 words) expressing how they engage in supporting, promoting, or growing general aviation, including their participation in general aviation activities, events, or organizations, including, but not limited to, leadership positions or volunteer work. AOPA Teacher Flight Training Scholarship As part of the AOPA You Can Fly program and thanks to the generosity of the Ray Foundation, up to 20 teachers will be awarded scholarships of $10,000 each to pursue a primary pilot certificate such as a private, sport or recreational pilot certificate. WAI is strong because of the dedication and volunteerism of our members. Tell us how a scholarship or your membership has changed your life. Because of you, we can support passionate aviators who serve as lifelong ambassadors for general aviation. More than 120 high school students and teachers, primary student pilots, and pilots working toward advanced certificates and ratings have been awarded scholarships totaling more than $1.1 million through the AOPA Foundation thanks to generous donations from the Ray Foundation and the pilot community.
* Employees of AOPA and their immediate family members and household members are not eligible to participate in the AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarship program. High Schools.
No matter what type of job you're interested in obtaining or the way you plan to prepare for it, there's probably a scholarship available for you. The scholarships are a component of the AOPA You Can Fly program, a collection of initiatives working toward building a larger, more vibrant pilot community. If you’re a lover of all things aviation and aerospace, and enjoy sharing your passion with others, we’d love to have you!