NBAA Charities Scholarships
NBAA · National
$1,000 – $8,000
19+ awards across student and professional tracks
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
- $1,000 – $8,000 (Varies by individual award; total annual student cash funding approaches $100,000 across all programs)
- Status
- Open · closes in 19 days
- Deadline
- July 28, 2026
- Cycle
- Student scholarships close in June each year; professional scholarships have staggered deadlines through October
- 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. citizens pursuing careers in business aviation, including aspiring pilots, dispatchers, maintenance professionals, and flight attendants; individual awards have varying requirements such as full-time enrollment in an aviation or aviation management program, minimum GPA standards, and in some cases attendance at a UAA member institution.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on NBAA'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.
NBAA Charities Scholarships: quick answers
How much is the NBAA Charities Scholarships?
The published award is $1,000 – $8,000. Varies by individual award; total annual student cash funding approaches $100,000 across all programs. One application cycle covers multiple awards (19+ awards across student and professional tracks).
When is the NBAA Charities Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is July 28, 2026. Applications are open right now. Student scholarships close in June each year; professional scholarships have staggered deadlines through October.
Who is eligible for the NBAA Charities Scholarships?
Open to U.S. citizens pursuing careers in business aviation, including aspiring pilots, dispatchers, maintenance professionals, and flight attendants; individual awards have varying requirements such as full-time enrollment in an aviation or aviation management program, minimum GPA standards, and in some cases attendance at a UAA member institution.
How do I apply for the NBAA Charities Scholarships?
Apply for free on NBAA'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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