EAA Flight Training Scholarships
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) · National
Amount varies
71 awards · one application
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 (Varies by individual named award; over $487,000 total distributed to 71 recipients in the 2025-2026 cycle (roughly $6,800 average))
- Status
- Opens Oct 1
- Deadline
- December 19, 2026
- Opens
- October 1, 2026
- Cycle
- Opens Oct 1, closes Dec 19 each year; awards announced on or around March 2
- Who it's for
- Open to all
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
Who this is for
Open to US or Canadian citizens (or those eligible to work or study in the US or Canada) who are at least 16 years old and pursuing flight training at a US or Canadian flight school. A single application is used for all 25-plus named scholarships, covering certificates from private pilot through CFI, instrument, multi-engine, and other advanced ratings. EAA membership is preferred but not required.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'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.
EAA Flight Training Scholarships: quick answers
How much is the EAA Flight Training Scholarships?
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Varies by individual named award; over $487,000 total distributed to 71 recipients in the 2025-2026 cycle (roughly $6,800 average)). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the EAA Flight Training Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is December 19, 2026. Applications open October 1, 2026. Opens Oct 1, closes Dec 19 each year; awards announced on or around March 2.
Who is eligible for the EAA Flight Training Scholarships?
Open to US or Canadian citizens (or those eligible to work or study in the US or Canada) who are at least 16 years old and pursuing flight training at a US or Canadian flight school. A single application is used for all 25-plus named scholarships, covering certificates from private pilot through CFI, instrument, multi-engine, and other advanced ratings. EAA membership is preferred but not required.
How do I apply for the EAA Flight Training Scholarships?
Apply for free on Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'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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