For Love of Country Scholarship
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum · National
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $10,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,025
- Left to fund
- $8,000
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Open to individuals who can show a clear commitment to a career in aviation. It is the museum's largest fund, endowed in 2021, and is awarded alongside the Hays, Maguire, Moore and Frank Der Yuen scholarships through a single application.
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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Quick answers
How much is the For Love of Country Scholarship?
The published award is Up to $10,000. Up to $10,000 per recipient; ten awards totaling $57,500 were made in 2026.
When is the For Love of Country Scholarship deadline?
Applications open November 1, 2026. The scholarship page shows the next cycle opening November 1, 2026; the close date is not yet posted (past seasons closed in mid January). One application covers all five of the museum's named scholarships.
Who is eligible for the For Love of Country Scholarship?
Open to individuals who can show a clear commitment to a career in aviation. It is the museum's largest fund, endowed in 2021, and is awarded alongside the Hays, Maguire, Moore and Frank Der Yuen scholarships through a single application.
How do I apply for the For Love of Country Scholarship?
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.