Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship
Able Flight · National
Amount varies
Free to apply. Amounts and dates come from the provider's official page on the date shown; always confirm there before applying.
At a glance
- Award
- Amount varies (Full scholarship covering ground and flight training, testing, travel, and lodging; no single dollar figure is published (covers roughly 40 to 45 flight hours).)
- Status
- Open · closes in 114 days
- Deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Cycle
- Applications accepted year-round; deadline October 31 for training that begins the following May; awards announced in January.
- Who it's for
- Open to all
- Age
- Adults
- Certificates
- Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
Who this is for
Open to U.S. citizens aged 17 or older who have a physical disability that significantly impairs everyday function. Applicants provide physician documentation of the disability, hold a valid driver's license, and must be able to operate the training aircraft controls. The flagship award funds training toward a Sport Pilot certificate, with separate career-training awards toward higher ratings.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Able Flight's official page. Applying is free.
- Line up the slow pieces early: recommendation letters, transcripts, and any medical or student pilot certificate the provider asks for.
- Write the essay with numbers, not passion: name your certificate goal, your school, your hours so far, and exactly what this award covers. Build your plan so every figure in the essay is real.
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Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship?
Able Flight doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Full scholarship covering ground and flight training, testing, travel, and lodging; no single dollar figure is published (covers roughly 40 to 45 flight hours).). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is October 31, 2026. Applications are open right now. Applications accepted year-round; deadline October 31 for training that begins the following May; awards announced in January.
Who is eligible for the Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship?
Open to U.S. citizens aged 17 or older who have a physical disability that significantly impairs everyday function. Applicants provide physician documentation of the disability, hold a valid driver's license, and must be able to operate the training aircraft controls. The flagship award funds training toward a Sport Pilot certificate, with separate career-training awards toward higher ratings.
How do I apply for the Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship?
Apply for free on Able Flight's official page. There is no application fee, and no legitimate aviation scholarship charges one or asks for your Social Security number. Have your essay, recommendation letters, and any required certificates ready before the window opens.
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