Aviation Scholarships for 2026–27
Scholarships for students studying aviation or planning to. We matched them using the fields of study each provider lists, so check the exact majors on each page before you apply.
8 scholarships open now$75,500 in top listed awardsbusiest month: October 2026 (2)
Open scholarships
Sorted by deadline, soonest first- A Flight Away$2K
- NAFA Corporate Aviation Business Scholarship$1K
- San Diego Chapter Antique Airplane Association Maintenance Training ScholarshipVaries
- Aeronautical Science Pathway Scholarship$5K
- Alaska Airmen Scholarships$5K
- Bob Reeve Aviation Management Scholarship$2,500
- Greater Omaha Chapter AFCEA ScholarshipVaries
- Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship$60K
Common questions
How many aviation scholarships are open right now?
There are 8 open scholarships on this list as of October 19, 2026. 3 close in the next 60 days.
What is the largest aviation scholarship?
Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship is the largest, at $60,000. 6 of the 8 list an award amount; the rest vary or are set by the provider each year.
Do aviation scholarships require an essay?
3 of 8 ask for an essay or personal statement in the requirements we have. 5 list no essay. The next deadline is A Flight Away on October 31, 2026.
Last checked October 19, 2026. Scholarships are removed once their deadline passes.