Epic Flight Academy Annual Aviation Scholarships
Epic Flight Academy · National
What Epic Flight Academy publishes
12 pilot awards per annual cycle (1 at $20,000, 11 at $5,000)
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Applications close October 1, 2026.
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award$5,000 to $20,000, priced at the ceiling
- $20,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $0
At the top of that range this award covers a national Private estimate outright, with nothing left to finance. Confirm the certificate you are funding, since the figure above prices a Private from zero.
Who this is for
Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are current high school juniors or seniors, at least 16 years old by December 31 of the award year, with no previous pilot certificate. Recipients must be ready to begin training within 12 months of receiving the award and must complete training within 24 months.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Epic Flight Academy'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.
Price the school you'll name in the essay
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Epic Flight Academy Annual Aviation Scholarships: quick answers
How much is the Epic Flight Academy Annual Aviation Scholarships?
The published award is $5,000 – $20,000. Individual awards range from $5,000 to $20,000 per recipient depending on the specific award. One application cycle covers multiple awards (12 pilot awards per annual cycle (1 at $20,000, 11 at $5,000)).
When is the Epic Flight Academy Annual Aviation Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is October 1, 2026. Applications are open right now. Opens mid-April, closes October 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the Epic Flight Academy Annual Aviation Scholarships?
Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are current high school juniors or seniors, at least 16 years old by December 31 of the award year, with no previous pilot certificate. Recipients must be ready to begin training within 12 months of receiving the award and must complete training within 24 months.
How do I apply for the Epic Flight Academy Annual Aviation Scholarships?
Apply for free on Epic Flight Academy'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.