Work Ethic Scholarship Program
mikeroweWORKS Foundation · National
Amount varies
One trade-wide application; aviation is one of many eligible fields
Free to apply. Amounts and dates come from the provider's official page on the date shown; always confirm there before applying.
At a glance
- Award
- Amount varies (No fixed per-award figure published; awards cover tuition, books, and tools only (not room, board, or living costs). The foundation aimed to give away roughly $10 million across all trades in the 2026 cycle.)
- Status
- Open · closes in 114 days
- Deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Opens
- February 1, 2026
- Cycle
- Opens around February, closes October 31 (11:59 PM PT) each year.
- Who it's for
- Open to all
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
Who this is for
Open to U.S. students enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, an accredited trade or technical program of two years or less; four-year degree programs do not qualify. Aviation is an eligible field, so it fits professional-pilot or aviation-maintenance training delivered through an accredited two-year college or vocational/technical school rather than standalone Part 61 lessons. Applicants must sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge, answer short questions about it, submit a 45-60 second video, provide an official tuition/cost statement, and supply two references from a boss, supervisor, or teacher. Free to apply; no membership required.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on mikeroweWORKS 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.
Work Ethic Scholarship Program: quick answers
How much is the Work Ethic Scholarship Program?
mikeroweWORKS Foundation doesn't publish a single figure for this award (No fixed per-award figure published; awards cover tuition, books, and tools only (not room, board, or living costs). The foundation aimed to give away roughly $10 million across all trades in the 2026 cycle.). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the Work Ethic Scholarship Program deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is October 31, 2026. Applications are open right now. Opens around February, closes October 31 (11:59 PM PT) each year.
Who is eligible for the Work Ethic Scholarship Program?
Open to U.S. students enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, an accredited trade or technical program of two years or less; four-year degree programs do not qualify. Aviation is an eligible field, so it fits professional-pilot or aviation-maintenance training delivered through an accredited two-year college or vocational/technical school rather than standalone Part 61 lessons. Applicants must sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge, answer short questions about it, submit a 45-60 second video, provide an official tuition/cost statement, and supply two references from a boss, supervisor, or teacher. Free to apply; no membership required.
How do I apply for the Work Ethic Scholarship Program?
Apply for free on mikeroweWORKS 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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