AOPA You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship

AOPA Foundation (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)

$12,000Opens October 1, 2026 · Due December 30, 2026Last verified September 30, 2026Add to calendar

Who can apply: Studying Aviation, Aeronautics; 2.7 GPA or higher.

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Students ages 16-18 working toward a private pilot certificate can win $12,000 through a competitive spring application cycle. Roughly 90 scholarships go out each year.

What you'll need to apply

  • Transcript
  • Minimum GPA 2.7
  • Passed the FAA Private Pilot written knowledge exam

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Real odds

90 awards given out each cycle

Eligibility

  • • Majors: Aviation, Aeronautics
  • • Minimum GPA: 2.7

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