MBAA Scholarship
Massachusetts Business Aviation Association · Massachusetts
Section 1What MBAA publishes
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Section 2Deadline reminders
No fixed deadline posted.
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Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- This award$2,000 to $5,000, priced at the ceiling
- $5,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,083
- Left to fund
- $13,100
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Compare lenders →Section 4Who this is for
Open to Massachusetts residents or students attending a Massachusetts training institution who are enrolled in an FAA-approved flight school pursuing a Commercial, ATP, or Flight Instructor certificate, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. The association also funds some non-pilot aviation tracks. No membership or application fee is required.
Section 5How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Massachusetts Business Aviation Association'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.
Section 6Price your school
Selection boards fund plans with a school and a number in them. Every figure below is what the school itself publishes, with the source and the date it was checked.
Local flight schools
1714 flight schools across 50 states, with the hourly rates each one publishes.
Accelerated academies
105 zero-to-career academies and the fixed program prices they publish.
Degree programs
51 aviation colleges, with tuition and flight fees summed into one estimate.
Where you could spend it: 9 Massachusetts schools publish a full rate card.
Every figure is the school's own, with the date it was checked.
- Aloft FlightHyannis, MA · Checked September 5, 2026$159/hr$75 to $85/hr instruction
- Alpha One Flight ServicesPlymouth, MA · Checked September 5, 2026$126/hr$70/hr instruction
- Eagle East AviationNorth Andover, MA · Checked September 10, 2026$170/hr$80/hr instruction
- FCA Flight CenterFitchburg, MA · Checked September 16, 2026$130/hr$69 to $79/hr instruction
- Fly Lugu Flight TrainingWestfield, MA · Checked September 10, 2026$165/hr$65/hr instruction
- Fly Pioneer ValleyTurners Falls, MA · Checked September 10, 2026$165/hr$65/hr instruction
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Section 8Quick answers
How much is the MBAA Scholarship?
The published award is $2,000 – $5,000. Awards typically range from $2,000 to $5,000.
When is the MBAA Scholarship deadline?
Massachusetts Business Aviation Association doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Annual; the 2026 cycle closed July 16 and next cycle dates are not yet posted.
Who is eligible for the MBAA Scholarship?
Open to Massachusetts residents or students attending a Massachusetts training institution who are enrolled in an FAA-approved flight school pursuing a Commercial, ATP, or Flight Instructor certificate, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. The association also funds some non-pilot aviation tracks. No membership or application fee is required.
How do I apply for the MBAA Scholarship?
Apply for free on Massachusetts Business Aviation 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.