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LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Flight Training Scholarship

LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation · National

Up to $17,000

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Free to apply. Amounts and dates come from the provider's official page on the date shown; always confirm there before applying.

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At a glance

Award
Up to $17,000 (Covers actual flight and ground training costs; total budget is below $17,000 unless circumstances require otherwise)
Status
Opens Oct 31
Deadline
January 31, 2027
Opens
October 31, 2026
Cycle
Opens October 31, closes January 31 each year; awards distributed by Memorial Day
Who it's for
Open to all
Age
Youth (age or grade cap applies)
Certificates
Private (PPL)
Region
National

Who this is for

Open to US citizens or permanent residents aged 16 to 23 as of the January 31 deadline who have not yet earned a Private Pilot Certificate. Applicants must be available for training from May through December and complete a Private Pilot written ground school before mid-May of the training year.

How to apply

  1. Read the full requirements on LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation'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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LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Flight Training Scholarship: quick answers

How much is the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Flight Training Scholarship?

The published award is Up to $17,000. Covers actual flight and ground training costs; total budget is below $17,000 unless circumstances require otherwise.

When is the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Flight Training Scholarship deadline?

The deadline on the provider's official page is January 31, 2027. Applications open October 31, 2026. Opens October 31, closes January 31 each year; awards distributed by Memorial Day.

Who is eligible for the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Flight Training Scholarship?

Open to US citizens or permanent residents aged 16 to 23 as of the January 31 deadline who have not yet earned a Private Pilot Certificate. Applicants must be available for training from May through December and complete a Private Pilot written ground school before mid-May of the training year.

How do I apply for the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Flight Training Scholarship?

Apply for free on LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation'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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