Opens Feb 5, 2027

Hiller Aviation Museum Flight Training Scholarship

Hiller Aviation Museum · San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Samip Shah
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What Hiller Aviation Museum publishes

Straight from the provider's pagechecked August 1, 2026
AwardSingle award of $15,000 per recipient toward flight training costs$15,000
DeadlineOpens early February, closes early April each year; awards announced in MayApril 9, 2027
Applications openFebruary 5, 2027
Open toOpen to all · Youth (age or grade cap applies)
Certificates fundedPrivate (PPL)
RegionSan Francisco Bay Area, CA
Membershipnot required
Application feefree

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What this award leaves to fund

This award
$15,000
Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
− $18,257
Left to fund
$3,300

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Who this is for

Applicants must be 16 to 18 years old and reside in one of 11 San Francisco Bay Area counties. Flight training must be completed at a Part 61 or Part 141 school within the Bay Area, leading to an FAA Private Pilot Certificate.

How to apply

  1. Read the full requirements on Hiller Aviation Museum's official page. Applying is free.
  2. Line up the slow pieces early: recommendation letters, transcripts, and any medical or student pilot certificate the provider asks for.
  3. 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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Hiller Aviation Museum Flight Training Scholarship: quick answers

How much is the Hiller Aviation Museum Flight Training Scholarship?

The published award is $15,000. Single award of $15,000 per recipient toward flight training costs.

When is the Hiller Aviation Museum Flight Training Scholarship deadline?

The deadline on the provider's official page is April 9, 2027. Applications open February 5, 2027. Opens early February, closes early April each year; awards announced in May.

Who is eligible for the Hiller Aviation Museum Flight Training Scholarship?

Applicants must be 16 to 18 years old and reside in one of 11 San Francisco Bay Area counties. Flight training must be completed at a Part 61 or Part 141 school within the Bay Area, leading to an FAA Private Pilot Certificate.

How do I apply for the Hiller Aviation Museum Flight Training Scholarship?

Apply for free on Hiller Aviation Museum'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.