AFA Destin Flight Works Pilot Training Scholarship
Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) · Destin, FL
Section 1What Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) publishes
1 award per year
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Section 2Deadline reminders
Applications open December 1, 2026.
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Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $10,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,025
- Left to fund
- $8,000
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Open to current AFA members (free Mission Membership qualifies) who can commit to training at Destin Flight Works in Destin, Florida. No prior flight experience is required; recipients are responsible for travel, lodging, and any training costs beyond the $10,000 award.
Section 5How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Air & Space Forces Association (AFA)'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.
Section 6Price your school
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The training happens at Destin Flight Works.
It pays for training there and nowhere else, so what the award is worth is what Destin Flight Works charges an hour.
- Destin Flight WorksDestin, FL · Checked August 12, 2026$238/hr$60 to $70/hr instruction
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Section 8Quick answers
How much is the AFA Destin Flight Works Pilot Training Scholarship?
The published award is Up to $10,000. Up to $10,000 per recipient; covers instructor fees and aircraft rental toward a PPL. One application cycle covers multiple awards (1 award per year).
When is the AFA Destin Flight Works Pilot Training Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is April 30, 2027. Applications open December 1, 2026. Opens Dec 1, closes Apr 30 each year; selections announced in July.
Who is eligible for the AFA Destin Flight Works Pilot Training Scholarship?
Open to current AFA members (free Mission Membership qualifies) who can commit to training at Destin Flight Works in Destin, Florida. No prior flight experience is required; recipients are responsible for travel, lodging, and any training costs beyond the $10,000 award.
How do I apply for the AFA Destin Flight Works Pilot Training Scholarship?
Apply for free on Air & Space Forces Association (AFA)'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.