Aviation scholarships, checked one by one.
A verified list of flight training and aviation degree scholarships for high school seniors, sorted by deadline. Built by a student pilot's mom.
Every scholarship on our list is free to apply for. You pay for the research, not the awards.
101 scholarships · every link checked Nov 9, 2026 · updated monthly
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College Track
47 scholarships for students headed to an aviation degree
$25one-time
- College-only awards plus awards that work for either path
- GPA minimums shown where sponsors publish them
Flight School Track
75 scholarships for students going straight to flight training
$25one-time
- Flight training awards plus awards that work for either path
- Membership and experience requirements marked clearly
Complete Bundle
All 101 scholarships, both paths
$45one-time · save $5
- For families still deciding, or doing both
- The 21 either-path awards listed once, not twice
Every list includes
- The scholarship list: name, sponsor, amount, deadline, who can apply, how to apply, a direct link to the sponsor's own page, and the date we last checked it.
- A deadline calendar sorted by month, so nothing slips.
- Application tips: essays, recommendation letters, interviews, and the mistakes that sink applications.
- 12 months of monthly updates: new scholarships added, closed ones removed, deadlines refreshed, with a "What's new" page on top.
What one entry looks like
A real entry from the Flight School Track, as it appears in the list.
- Scholarship
- AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship
- Sponsor
- AOPA Foundation (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)
- Path
- Flight school track
- Deadline
- Open now · due Dec 31, 2026
- Who can apply
- High school students ages 16 to 18 with a 2.7 GPA or higher, working toward a Private Pilot License.
- Watch out for
- Must pass the FAA Private Pilot written test before applying AOPA membership required (free for high school students)
- Application fee
- None listed
- Official link
- aopa.org/scholarships
- Last checked
- November 9, 2026
Why families pay for a list they could Google
Checked, not copied
Every entry was checked against the sponsor's own page. Programs we couldn't confirm are held back until we can, not padded into the count.
The catches, up front
Membership requirements, member-family-only awards, and "must already have soloed" rules are labeled on each entry, so you don't waste an evening on an essay your student can't submit.
Kept current
Sponsors change dates every year. Each month we re-check the list and email you the new edition with a short "What's new" page.
Two ways to become a pilot
Most future pilots take one of two routes after high school. Scholarships differ by route, so our lists do too.
College track
Your student earns a four-year aviation degree and flight certificates at the same time. Many of these programs train under Part 141, the FAA's rules for schools with an approved, structured course.
Scholarships here usually pay tuition and often ask for a GPA, an essay, and proof of admission.
Flight school track
Your student trains at a flight school or academy without a degree, often under Part 61, the FAA's more flexible rules for one-on-one instruction. Many start with the PPL (Private Pilot License), the first full pilot certificate.
Scholarships here usually pay for flight hours and often ask about flying experience, not grades.
Not sure yet? The Complete Bundle covers both.
Free search: what's out there for your student?
Pick a path and a GPA range to see how many scholarships on our list fit. You'll see counts here; names, links, and full requirements come with the lists. Searching is always free.
0 scholarships fit this search.
- 0accepting applications now
- 0reopen later or date not posted yet
- 0limited to a group (members, cadets, families)
GPA is one requirement among several. Age, training stage, and membership rules also apply, and each one is spelled out in the list. Most scholarships on our list publish no GPA minimum.
About Wing Mom
I'm Irene, and my son is training to become a pilot. When we started looking for scholarships, we found long lists online that were out of date, padded with sweepstakes, or full of awards he couldn't apply to.
So we built our own. An AI research tool helped gather the first 482 candidate programs. Then every one was checked against the sponsor's official page. We cut duplicates, dead links, sweepstakes, and awards that aren't open to U.S. students. Of what remained, 101 are on the list today, and the ones we couldn't confirm stay off until we can.
I review every monthly update before it goes out. If you find something wrong, write to me and I'll fix it.
Honest answers
Are the scholarships free to apply for?
Yes. None of the sponsor pages we checked lists an application fee, and we drop any scholarship that charges one. Some require joining an organization first, and we say so on each entry. Some of those memberships are free for high school students.
Will my student win a scholarship?
We can't promise that, and no honest service can. What we promise is a current, checked list that saves you the research, so your student can spend their time on strong applications.
What do Part 61, Part 141, and PPL mean?
They're FAA terms. Part 141 schools follow an FAA-approved, structured course, common at colleges. Part 61 is the more flexible, one-on-one style of training at many flight schools. The PPL (Private Pilot License) is the first full pilot certificate. Later ones include the CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) and the ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate airline captains hold.
Many entries say "closed until next cycle." Why include them?
Most aviation scholarships run once a year. If a deadline just passed, the next one is usually about a year out, so a senior can plan for it, and a junior can get ready early. Each entry says whether it's open now, reopening later, or waiting on the sponsor to post a date.
Is this useful for juniors?
Yes. Many awards ask for things that take time, like a student pilot certificate, flight hours, or a membership. Starting junior year gives your student time to meet them.
How do the monthly updates work?
Your purchase includes 12 months of updates. Each month, the new edition goes to the email address you used at checkout, with a "What's new" page listing what was added, removed, or changed.
What if I'm not happy with the list?
Email us within 14 days of purchase and we'll refund you in full. See our refund policy.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or a scholarship we missed? Email hello@wingmomscholarships.com. I answer every message, usually within two days.
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