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MAPA Safety Foundation Scholarship

MAPA Safety Foundation (Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association) · National

Samip Shah
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Section 1What MAPA Safety Foundation publishes

Straight from the provider's pagechecked September 1, 2026
AwardThe award amount is not published on the foundation's scholarship page.not published
DeadlineApplications are due August 15 of the application year, every year; the 2026 cycle has closed, so the next deadline is August 15, 2027.August 15, 2027
Open toOpen to all · All ages
Certificates fundedAny certificate or rating
RegionNational
Membershipnot required
Application feefree

Not published: the award amount. Listed as missing rather than guessed.

Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.

Section 2Deadline reminders

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Section 3What this award leaves to fund

Median awardThis provider publishes no figure
$10,000
Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
− $18,083
Left to fund
$8,100

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Section 4Who this is for

Open to students already enrolled in and at least halfway through a qualifying program in flight training, aircraft maintenance, aviation engineering, or airport management systems, with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Requires an aviation-safety essay of at least 250 words, two recommendation letters, and an official sealed transcript, submitted by mail.

Section 5How to apply

  1. Read the full requirements on MAPA Safety Foundation (Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association)'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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Section 8Quick answers

How much is the MAPA Safety Foundation Scholarship?

MAPA Safety Foundation (Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association) doesn't publish a single figure for this award (The award amount is not published on the foundation's scholarship page.). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.

When is the MAPA Safety Foundation Scholarship deadline?

The deadline on the provider's official page is August 15, 2027. Applications are open right now. Applications are due August 15 of the application year, every year; the 2026 cycle has closed, so the next deadline is August 15, 2027.

Who is eligible for the MAPA Safety Foundation Scholarship?

Open to students already enrolled in and at least halfway through a qualifying program in flight training, aircraft maintenance, aviation engineering, or airport management systems, with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Requires an aviation-safety essay of at least 250 words, two recommendation letters, and an official sealed transcript, submitted by mail.

How do I apply for the MAPA Safety Foundation Scholarship?

Apply for free on MAPA Safety Foundation (Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association)'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.