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Joe Stancil Jr. Flight Training Scholarship

Alaska Airmen's Association · Alaska

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What Alaska Airmen publishes

Straight from the provider's pagechecked August 1, 2026
AwardOne $3,000 award toward Private Pilot flight training.$3,000
DeadlineSpring cycle recently closed; a fall cycle is upcoming with dates not yet posted. Historically a spring deadline around March 1.annual cycle
Open toOpen to all · All ages
Certificates fundedPrivate (PPL)
RegionAlaska
Membershipnot required
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What this award leaves to fund

This award
$3,000
Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
− $18,257
Left to fund
$15,300

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Who this is for

Open to Alaska residents aged 16 or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing a Private Pilot certificate and planning to fly in Alaska; aimed at recreational rather than career pilots. The association offers separate professional-track awards (Christian D. Bohrer and John P. Culhane) under the same program.

How to apply

  1. Read the full requirements on Alaska Airmen's Association's official page. Applying is free.
  2. Line up the slow pieces early: recommendation letters, transcripts, and any medical or student pilot certificate the provider asks for.
  3. 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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Joe Stancil Jr. Flight Training Scholarship: quick answers

How much is the Joe Stancil Jr. Flight Training Scholarship?

The published award is $3,000. One $3,000 award toward Private Pilot flight training.

When is the Joe Stancil Jr. Flight Training Scholarship deadline?

Alaska Airmen's Association doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Spring cycle recently closed; a fall cycle is upcoming with dates not yet posted. Historically a spring deadline around March 1.

Who is eligible for the Joe Stancil Jr. Flight Training Scholarship?

Open to Alaska residents aged 16 or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing a Private Pilot certificate and planning to fly in Alaska; aimed at recreational rather than career pilots. The association offers separate professional-track awards (Christian D. Bohrer and John P. Culhane) under the same program.

How do I apply for the Joe Stancil Jr. Flight Training Scholarship?

Apply for free on Alaska Airmen's Association'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.