Scholarships
Are you interested in pursuing flight or a career in aviation or an aviation-related field? We encourage well-rounded individuals who are involved in their school or community and interested in the world of aviation to apply for an EAA scholarship.
EAA offers flight training scholarships, post-secondary scholarships, Air Academy Camperships, and the Ray Aviation Scholarship managed through Sierra Chapter 403.
Application window is November 1 to March 1.
Tips for Submitting Your Best Application
EAA offers flight training scholarships, post-secondary scholarships, Air Academy Camperships, and the Ray Aviation Scholarship managed through Sierra Chapter 403.
Application window is November 1 to March 1.
Tips for Submitting Your Best Application
- Start early and don’t miss the deadline.
- Read the requirements and follow all directions, paying attention to the details.
- Proofread and review thoroughly before submission. Ensure your answers have correct grammar and spelling.
- Provide detailed answers to the essay questions that describe how you stand out from other applicants.
- Being a member of EAA and a member of an EAA chapter will make your application stand out.
- Volunteering for local organizations, both aviation and non-aviation related, will also highlight your application to the selection committee.
Flight Training Scholarships
Dreaming of becoming a pilot or getting an additional rating? EAA can help your aviation dreams become a reality.
EAA’s scholarships are supported by dozens of donors, benefactors, and others who “pass it forward” by endowing these programs. In all, EAA awards more than $1 million in aviation scholarship money via various programs each year.
All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual scholarships and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation.
EAA’s scholarships are supported by dozens of donors, benefactors, and others who “pass it forward” by endowing these programs. In all, EAA awards more than $1 million in aviation scholarship money via various programs each year.
All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual scholarships and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation.
Flight Training - FAQs
What does a flight training scholarship cover?
Flight training scholarships may be used to cover costs at any flight training school in the United States and Canada that is not a university program.
Do I have to be an EAA member to apply?
I am not a U.S. citizen. Can I apply for a flight training scholarship?
What are the age requirements to apply for a flight training scholarship?
When can I apply for a flight training scholarship?
Are you strict about the application deadline?
Does the application require a recommendation?
Will I be notified when my application was received?
When will I be notified if I am selected for a scholarship?
What are the next steps if I am awarded a flight training scholarship?
Post-Secondary Scholarships
Through many generous donors, EAA awards more than $75,000 in scholarships for students attending a post-secondary institution with a focus on aviation, including pilot training, aeronautics engineering, aviation management, airframe and powerplant (A&P) maintenance, and more.
All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual scholarships and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation.
All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual scholarships and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation.
Post-Secondary - FAQs
What does a post-secondary scholarship cover?
Post-secondary scholarships may be used to cover costs for collegiate level programs in the United States including but not limited to: aerospace or aeronautical engineering, aviation business administration, air traffic control, aviation maintenance, professional flight, or any aviation-related STEM field.
Do I have to be an EAA member to apply?
I am not a U.S. citizen. Can I apply for a post-secondary scholarship?
What are the age requirements to apply for a post-secondary scholarship?
When can I apply for a post-secondary scholarship?
Does the application require a recommendation?
Does the application require a copy of my transcripts?
What GPA should I use?
Will I be notified when my application was received?
When will I be notified if I am selected for a scholarship?
What are the next steps if I am awarded a post-secondary scholarship?
Air Academy Camperships
EAA strives to provide camperships to help you explore the world of aviation at EAA Air Academy camps in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual grants and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation.
Fun and discovery combine for an experience that young people can find nowhere else at the EAA Air Academy, a series of weeklong camps designed to introduce young people ages 12-18 to the aviation world.
All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual grants and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation.
Fun and discovery combine for an experience that young people can find nowhere else at the EAA Air Academy, a series of weeklong camps designed to introduce young people ages 12-18 to the aviation world.
Campers are engaged through a variety of hands-on activities while staying at the EAA Air Academy Lodge in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Experienced aviation instructors help them delve into flight through studies, hands-on demonstrations, flight simulation, and other exciting activities.
Recognized by MSN Money as one of 10 summer camps "worth the money," Air Academy provides the foundation for a lifelong love of aviation.
Ray Aviation Scholarship
The Ray Foundation is furthering the legacy of James Ray, an EAA lifetime member who was dedicated to aviation and youth education. The Ray Aviation Scholarship program provides scholarships up to $10,000 to young people who are seeking to learn to fly. The Ray Foundation has provided $1.2 million to fund the scholarship program.
Sierra Chapter 403 plays a critical role in the success of the Ray Aviation Scholarship program by identifying local youth for the program and mentoring them through flight training.
Sierra Chapter 403 plays a critical role in the success of the Ray Aviation Scholarship program by identifying local youth for the program and mentoring them through flight training.
