Minnesota Pilots Association Aviation Scholarships
Minnesota Pilots Association · Minnesota
Amount varies
Two named pilot awards (Erickson and Strathy), one application window
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 (Award amounts are not published; funds go toward advanced rating training.)
- Status
- Open · closes in 243 days
- Deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Cycle
- Applications due April 1 each year; the 2026 cycle has closed, so the next deadline is April 1, 2027.
- Who it's for
- Open to all
- Age
- Adults
- Certificates
- Instrument, Commercial, Instructor (CFI), Multi-engine
- Region
- Minnesota
Applications close April 1, 2027.
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Who this is for
Open to Minnesota residents who already hold at least an FAA Private Pilot certificate and are pursuing an advanced rating such as instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, or multi-engine. Applicants must not have completed the checkride for the rating they are seeking. No membership or application fee is required.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Minnesota Pilots 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.
Minnesota Pilots Association Aviation Scholarships: quick answers
How much is the Minnesota Pilots Association Aviation Scholarships?
Minnesota Pilots Association doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Award amounts are not published; funds go toward advanced rating training.). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the Minnesota Pilots Association Aviation Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is April 1, 2027. Applications are open right now. Applications due April 1 each year; the 2026 cycle has closed, so the next deadline is April 1, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Minnesota Pilots Association Aviation Scholarships?
Open to Minnesota residents who already hold at least an FAA Private Pilot certificate and are pursuing an advanced rating such as instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, or multi-engine. Applicants must not have completed the checkride for the rating they are seeking. No membership or application fee is required.
How do I apply for the Minnesota Pilots Association Aviation Scholarships?
Apply for free on Minnesota 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.
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