OBAP Aerospace Scholarships
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) · National
Amount varies
Multiple awards per cycle; one application auto-matches to eligible scholarships via AwardSpring
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 (Individual award amounts are not published on the program page; varies by scholarship. Over $8 million distributed to nearly 600 recipients since inception.)
- Status
- Opens Sep 1
- Deadline
- September 30, 2026
- Opens
- September 1, 2026
- Cycle
- Spring cycle Apr 1-30, Fall cycle Sep 1-30 each year
- Who it's for
- Minority students
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
- Membership
- Paid membership in the host organization is required to apply
Who this is for
Applicants must be active OBAP members for at least 3 full calendar months before applying, be 17 or older, and reside and train within the US at FAA Part 61 or Part 141 schools. A minimum of 10 volunteer hours with OBAP and 20 hours with external organizations are required, with exemptions for students enrolled in OBAP youth programs. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)'s official page, including the membership requirement. 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.
OBAP Aerospace Scholarships: quick answers
How much is the OBAP Aerospace Scholarships?
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Individual award amounts are not published on the program page; varies by scholarship. Over $8 million distributed to nearly 600 recipients since inception.). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the OBAP Aerospace Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is September 30, 2026. Applications open September 1, 2026. Spring cycle Apr 1-30, Fall cycle Sep 1-30 each year.
Who is eligible for the OBAP Aerospace Scholarships?
Applicants must be active OBAP members for at least 3 full calendar months before applying, be 17 or older, and reside and train within the US at FAA Part 61 or Part 141 schools. A minimum of 10 volunteer hours with OBAP and 20 hours with external organizations are required, with exemptions for students enrolled in OBAP youth programs. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How do I apply for the OBAP Aerospace Scholarships?
Apply for free on Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)'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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