EAA Flight Training Scholarships 2024 (USA, Canada)

Last updated Dec 15, 2023

Begin on your flight training journey in the USA or Canada with exciting news – the applications for EAA Flight Training Scholarships are now open! This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the scholarship program, its perks, and a step-by-step guide to the application process.

The EAA Flight Training Scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 offer full funding for international students aspiring to undergo flight training in the USA or Canada. The funds are directly disbursed to the flight school upon reaching each benchmark.

For those nurturing dreams of becoming a pilot or acquiring an additional rating, EAA presents an opportunity to turn your aviation aspirations into reality. The scholarships are available to individuals interested in pursuing a career in flight, aviation, or related STEM fields. The scholarship covers International Student Fees (ISF) for the entire duration of the award.

EAA is committed to providing scholarships with a minimum award of $5,000, drawing from various funds such as the Air Academy Alumni Scholarship, John S. Bradbury Memorial Scholarship, Wilson “Tex” Edwards Memorial Scholarship, Noah Favaregh Scholarship, Florence “Coffy” Gregory Scholarship, Richard R. Harper Memorial Scholarship, Jason Kurt Lohr Aviation Scholarship, Heather McRoberts Memorial Scholarship, Tinker Murdock Family Scholarship, Matthew Platt Scholarship, Elgin Wells Jr. Starjammer CFI Scholarship, and United Airlines Flight Operations Pilot Scholarship.

These scholarships, made possible by the support of numerous donors and benefactors, aim to encourage well-rounded individuals actively involved in their school or community and passionate about aviation. If you fit this description, don’t miss the chance to apply for an EAA scholarship. Visit the EAA scholarships page for information on the current open scholarship cycles.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Training
Institution(s): Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
Study in: USA / Canada
Opportunity Focus Areas: Aviation (Flight Training)
Program Period: Depends on the chosen flight training program
Deadline: March 1, 2024 at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time EST

Scholarship Coverage

EAA Flight Training Scholarships will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

EAA strives to provide scholarships that have a minimum award of $5,000.
EAA will send the money directly to the flight school. The first installment will be 40% of the total amount awarded. After certain benchmarks, the next 40% will be dispersed. At the final benchmark, the remaining 20% will be awarded.

Eligibility Criteria for EAA Flight Training Scholarships

To qualify for EAA Flight Training Scholarships, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

Required Language: English.
Eligible Countries: All world countries.
Flight training scholarships may be used at any flight school in the United States that is not a university program
All scholarship awards must be used at a flight training school within the U.S.
Flight training scholarships must be used within one year from the date of award,so you must be eligible for the flight training process.
There are no age requirements.
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.

How to Apply for EAA Flight Training Scholarships ?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for EAA Flight Training Scholarships:

Sign up and create your EAA profile.
Fill in the application form
Answer the following essay questions in 150-250 words per essay:
- Why are you the best candidate to receive this award?
- In the next year, what do you hope to gain from receiving this award?
- How will this opportunity help you to reach your long-term goals? Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
State any special person or family circumstance affecting your need for financial assistance (if applicable).

Notes:

When filling out an application, the more “yes” responses to asked questions (ie, EAA member, chapter member, volunteer jobs, etc.) will make your application stand out.
In addition, each essay should answer all parts of the question (and contain great content), flow well, and have correct grammar and spelling.
All winners and non-winners will be notified by email approximately one month after a scholarship cycle closes.
If you win a scholarship, you will be sent an email with documents for completion. Once EAA has received these, the disbursement process will begin.
Questions should be directed to [email protected].

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