PAPA Flight Training Scholarship
Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA) · National
Section 1What Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA) publishes
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Section 2Deadline reminders
Applications open September 15, 2026.
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Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- This award$2,500 to $7,500, priced at the ceiling
- $7,500
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,025
- Left to fund
- $10,500
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Compare lenders →Section 4Who this is for
Open to paid PAPA members (individual membership starts at $45/year) who are at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED; explicitly open to all backgrounds regardless of race or ethnicity, including U.S. green card holders. Funds are disbursed directly to the applicant's flight school or university. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
Section 5How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA)'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.
Section 6Price your school
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Section 8Quick answers
How much is the PAPA Flight Training Scholarship?
The published award is $2,500 – $7,500. Generally $2,500 to $7,500; varies by sponsorship level each cycle.
When is the PAPA Flight Training Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is September 30, 2026. Applications open September 15, 2026. Spring and fall windows each year; the Fall 2026 window runs September 15 to 30, closing at 23:59 PT.
Who is eligible for the PAPA Flight Training Scholarship?
Open to paid PAPA members (individual membership starts at $45/year) who are at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED; explicitly open to all backgrounds regardless of race or ethnicity, including U.S. green card holders. Funds are disbursed directly to the applicant's flight school or university. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How do I apply for the PAPA Flight Training Scholarship?
Apply for free on Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA)'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.