What Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum publishes
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $10,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $8,300
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Open to Hawaii residents ages 16 to 21 who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and plan to pursue a private pilot license; applicants must be able to qualify for an FAA Student Pilot Certificate and pass a third-class medical exam.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum'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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Aviation Pathways Grant: quick answers
How much is the Aviation Pathways Grant?
The published award is Up to $10,000. Up to $10,000 per recipient; funded by the Ray Foundation.
When is the Aviation Pathways Grant deadline?
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Annual; the 2026 cycle has closed and next cycle dates are not yet announced.
Who is eligible for the Aviation Pathways Grant?
Open to Hawaii residents ages 16 to 21 who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and plan to pursue a private pilot license; applicants must be able to qualify for an FAA Student Pilot Certificate and pass a third-class medical exam.
How do I apply for the Aviation Pathways Grant?
Apply for free on Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum'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.