Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) · National
What Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) publishes
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $15,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $3,300
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Open to undergraduate and graduate students actively enrolled in flight training at one of 14 designated ALPA partner universities (including Embry-Riddle, Purdue, University of North Dakota, Western Michigan, and others), with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and active participation in ALPA education programs on their campus.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)'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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Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship?
The published award is Up to $15,000. Multiple awards totaling up to $15,000 per annual cycle; individual award amounts determined at ALPA Education Committee discretion.
When is the Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship deadline?
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Annual; typically opens January 15 and closes April 30 each year; selections announced by August 15; 2026 cycle is closed and next cycle dates not yet announced.
Who is eligible for the Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship?
Open to undergraduate and graduate students actively enrolled in flight training at one of 14 designated ALPA partner universities (including Embry-Riddle, Purdue, University of North Dakota, Western Michigan, and others), with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and active participation in ALPA education programs on their campus.
How do I apply for the Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship?
Apply for free on Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)'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.