Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship
American Flyers · National
Amount varies
Awarded twice a year
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 (Awarded as funded CFI academy training at American Flyers rather than cash: 104 hours of classroom instruction, 10 hours of individual ground instruction, 14 hours dual in a Cessna 172 or 172RG, 6 hours dual simulator, and unlimited solo simulator time. Written and flight test fees, housing, travel, and living expenses are not included.)
- Status
- Open · closes in 153 days
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Cycle
- Standing deadlines of June 30 and December 31 each year. The next is December 31, 2026.
- Who it's for
- Women
- Age
- Adults
- Certificates
- Instructor (CFI)
- Region
- National
Applications close December 31, 2026.
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Who this is for
Open to U.S.-citizen women pursuing CFI-A and CFI-I ratings who already hold a private certificate, an instrument rating, and a single-engine commercial certificate (or ATP), plus a first- or second-class medical, a 3.0+ GPA, the CFI, FOI, and CFII writtens, and a spin endorsement. Requires three recommendation letters and a commitment to the 30-day academy at an American Flyers school. Employees of American Flyers are not eligible.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on American Flyers'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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Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship?
American Flyers doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Awarded as funded CFI academy training at American Flyers rather than cash: 104 hours of classroom instruction, 10 hours of individual ground instruction, 14 hours dual in a Cessna 172 or 172RG, 6 hours dual simulator, and unlimited solo simulator time. Written and flight test fees, housing, travel, and living expenses are not included.). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is December 31, 2026. Applications are open right now. Standing deadlines of June 30 and December 31 each year. The next is December 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship?
Open to U.S.-citizen women pursuing CFI-A and CFI-I ratings who already hold a private certificate, an instrument rating, and a single-engine commercial certificate (or ATP), plus a first- or second-class medical, a 3.0+ GPA, the CFI, FOI, and CFII writtens, and a spin endorsement. Requires three recommendation letters and a commitment to the 30-day academy at an American Flyers school. Employees of American Flyers are not eligible.
How do I apply for the Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship?
Apply for free on American Flyers'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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