GBAA Professional Pilot Scholarship
Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) · Georgia
What Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) publishes
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $5,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $13,300
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Open to high school seniors, recent graduates, and college students enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. college or technical school for professional pilot training. Applicants must be pursuing an aviation education with a professional pilot focus; no GBAA membership required.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA)'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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GBAA Professional Pilot Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the GBAA Professional Pilot Scholarship?
The published award is Up to $5,000. Up to $5,000 per award; exact amount varies.
When is the GBAA Professional Pilot Scholarship deadline?
Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Annual; applications typically due around April 15; next cycle dates not yet published.
Who is eligible for the GBAA Professional Pilot Scholarship?
Open to high school seniors, recent graduates, and college students enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. college or technical school for professional pilot training. Applicants must be pursuing an aviation education with a professional pilot focus; no GBAA membership required.
How do I apply for the GBAA Professional Pilot Scholarship?
Apply for free on Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA)'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.