Ag Wings of Tomorrow Scholarship
National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) · National
What National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) publishes
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Applications close September 8, 2026.
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $5,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $13,300
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Open to aspiring agricultural aviators who are sponsored by an NAAA operator member; the applicant does not need to hold paid NAAA membership. Funds may be applied to flight training or aviation and agricultural coursework, and a sponsor recommendation letter plus a short essay are required.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA)'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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Ag Wings of Tomorrow Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Ag Wings of Tomorrow Scholarship?
The published award is $5,000. Up to five $5,000 awards per cycle.
When is the Ag Wings of Tomorrow Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is September 8, 2026. Applications are open right now. Annual; deadline September 8, 2026 for the current cycle. Applications go through a Wufoo form linked from the scholarship page (the form URL rotates each cycle, so we link the page).
Who is eligible for the Ag Wings of Tomorrow Scholarship?
Open to aspiring agricultural aviators who are sponsored by an NAAA operator member; the applicant does not need to hold paid NAAA membership. Funds may be applied to flight training or aviation and agricultural coursework, and a sponsor recommendation letter plus a short essay are required.
How do I apply for the Ag Wings of Tomorrow Scholarship?
Apply for free on National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA)'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.