LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Flight Training Scholarship
LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation · National
Section 1What the Homer Foundation publishes
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Section 2Deadline reminders
Applications open October 31, 2026.
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Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $17,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,025
- Left to fund
- $1,000
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Compare lenders →Section 4Who 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.
Section 5How to apply
- Read the full requirements on LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation'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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Section 8Quick 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.