
AOPA Scholarships
Now that you have decided that you want to learn how to fly, one of the tasks that may take more time and effort on your part is where to find the finances for your flight training. But how do you find the best source of funding for you?
AOPA Flight Training Scholarships can be used for flight training expenses in pursuit of a primary pilot certificate or advanced rating. In 2019, AOPA gave away more than $1 million in scholarships to high school students, teachers, and adults in flight training. See AOPA's tips on making your application stand out.

Study.com Resources
National Scholarship Month is in full swing and with this observance in mind, the team at Study.com is highlighting their comprehensive financial aid and scholarship guides for college students. As a trusted online education information and service provider, each month Study.com helps more than 40 million prospective college students research for their education as well as graduates in pursuing and advancing their careers.
- Guide to FAFSA and Financial Aid
- Scholarship Guide for Hispanic and Latino Students
- Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ Students
- Scholarship Guide for Students of Color

Industry Scholarships
- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
- National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
- National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
- National Gay Pilots Association
- The Ninety-Nines
- University Aviation Association (UAA)
- Women in Aviation, International
- Aviation Education and Career EXPO Scholarship
- General Aviation Manufacturers Association scholarships
- The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Scholarships
- Whirly Girls helicopter scholarships
- Air Force Association

Regional Scholarships

Scholarship Updates
FAA recommended Aviation Scholarships
There are many organizations across the country that offer aviation-related scholarships. We've listed some of them below, but you can browse the FAA's list of resources to learn more.
- AAERO Scholarship
- AeroClub of New England's Scholarship Program
- Airline Dispatchers Federation Scholarships (ADF)
- Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Scholarship Program
- Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA)
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
- Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships & Awards
- Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
- Boeing Scholarships
- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Scholarships
- LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Scholarship
- University Aviation Association (UAA)
- Women in Aviation International (WAI)