Montana Aviation Scholarship Program
Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division · Montana
What Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division publishes
Multiple sponsor-funded awards, one application
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award$2,000 to $5,000, priced at the ceiling
- $5,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $13,300
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Open to Montana residents pursuing any pilot certificate, rating, or endorsement (including PPL through ATP), as well as A&P mechanic training. Pilot applicants must have already soloed; preference is given to applicants enrolled in a collegiate professional pilot program.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division'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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Montana Aviation Scholarship Program: quick answers
How much is the Montana Aviation Scholarship Program?
The published award is $2,000 – $5,000. Individual awards typically $2,000 to $5,000; the 2026 cycle distributed $63,500 total across multiple sponsor-funded awards. One application cycle covers multiple awards (Multiple sponsor-funded awards, one application).
When is the Montana Aviation Scholarship Program deadline?
Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Applications typically open in fall; deadline around mid-November each year; awards announced January and presented at the Montana Aviation Conference in February.
Who is eligible for the Montana Aviation Scholarship Program?
Open to Montana residents pursuing any pilot certificate, rating, or endorsement (including PPL through ATP), as well as A&P mechanic training. Pilot applicants must have already soloed; preference is given to applicants enrolled in a collegiate professional pilot program.
How do I apply for the Montana Aviation Scholarship Program?
Apply for free on Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division'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.