Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship
CloudDancer Scholarship Foundation · National
What CloudDancer publishes
5 pilot awards per cycle
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No fixed deadline posted.
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $17,500
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $800
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Must be a current active-duty U.S. service member (including Reserves and National Guard) or honorably discharged veteran, enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited aviation program, with at least a 2.5 GPA and a passing score of 80% or higher on the FAA Private Pilot written exam within the prior 12 months. Valid FAA first- or second-class medical required at application and selection.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on CloudDancer Scholarship Foundation'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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Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship?
The published award is $17,500. Pilot award of $17,500 paid in four milestone-based installments (selection, first solo, solo cross-country, check ride completion). Separate AMT maintenance awards also available at $5,000 to $10,000 each but are not flight training. One application cycle covers multiple awards (5 pilot awards per cycle).
When is the Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship deadline?
CloudDancer Scholarship Foundation doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Opens approximately May 1, closes approximately July 31 each year. The provider site was unreachable at this refresh, so dates are cleared pending the next published cycle.
Who is eligible for the Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship?
Must be a current active-duty U.S. service member (including Reserves and National Guard) or honorably discharged veteran, enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited aviation program, with at least a 2.5 GPA and a passing score of 80% or higher on the FAA Private Pilot written exam within the prior 12 months. Valid FAA first- or second-class medical required at application and selection.
How do I apply for the Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship?
Apply for free on CloudDancer Scholarship Foundation'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.