Walt and Terry Barbo PPL Scholarship
Colorado Pilots Association · Colorado
$2,500
2 awards per cycle
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
- $2,500 (Two $2,500 awards per annual cycle)
- Status
- Opens Jan 1, 2027
- Deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Opens
- January 1, 2027
- Cycle
- Opens Jan 1, closes Feb 15 each year
- Who it's for
- Open to all
- Age
- Youth (age or grade cap applies)
- Certificates
- Private (PPL)
- Region
- Colorado
Who this is for
Open to Colorado residents aged 16 to 22 who are working toward a Private Pilot Certificate. Applicants must submit an essay describing their aviation journey and goals, plus a letter of recommendation from a CFI.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Colorado Pilots Association'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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Walt and Terry Barbo PPL Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Walt and Terry Barbo PPL Scholarship?
The published award is $2,500. Two $2,500 awards per annual cycle. One application cycle covers multiple awards (2 awards per cycle).
When is the Walt and Terry Barbo PPL Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is February 15, 2027. Applications open January 1, 2027. Opens Jan 1, closes Feb 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the Walt and Terry Barbo PPL Scholarship?
Open to Colorado residents aged 16 to 22 who are working toward a Private Pilot Certificate. Applicants must submit an essay describing their aviation journey and goals, plus a letter of recommendation from a CFI.
How do I apply for the Walt and Terry Barbo PPL Scholarship?
Apply for free on Colorado Pilots 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.
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