Section 1What Able Flight publishes
Not published: the award amount. Listed as missing rather than guessed.
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Section 2Deadline reminders
No fixed deadline posted.
Cycles like this change quietly. Leave your email and we'll flag date changes here and deadlines on other verified awards.
Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- Median awardThis provider publishes no figure
- $10,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,025
- Left to fund
- $8,000
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Compare lenders →Section 4Who 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.
Section 5How 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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Section 8Quick 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?
Able Flight doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. The program has moved to a Southern Illinois University partnership (Able Flight at SIU); the new site says application details are coming soon, so dates are cleared pending publication.
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.