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PNBAA Member Scholarship and Grant

Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association · Pacific Northwest

Samip Shah
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What Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association publishes

Straight from the provider's pagechecked August 1, 2026
AwardVaries by award; includes a $20,000 top award and $5,000 Career Catalyst awards among 30+ total scholarships distributed annually$5,000 – $20,000
DeadlineAwards made throughout the year; Career Catalyst component deadline typically October 31annual cycle
Open toOpen to all · All ages
Certificates fundedInstrument, Commercial, Instructor (CFI)
RegionPacific Northwest
Membershipnot required
Application feefree

30+ awards annually across multiple aviation career paths; one application

Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.

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What this award leaves to fund

This award$5,000 to $20,000, priced at the ceiling
$20,000
Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
− $18,257
Left to fund
$0

At the top of that range this award covers a national Private estimate outright, with nothing left to finance. Confirm the certificate you are funding, since the figure above prices a Private from zero.

Who this is for

Open to PNBAA members (free student membership available) pursuing careers in business aviation, including pilots seeking advanced ratings such as instrument, commercial, CFI, or ATP, as well as those pursuing aviation maintenance or other aviation vocational training in the Pacific Northwest region.

How to apply

  1. Read the full requirements on Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association's official page. Applying is free.
  2. Line up the slow pieces early: recommendation letters, transcripts, and any medical or student pilot certificate the provider asks for.
  3. 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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PNBAA Member Scholarship and Grant: quick answers

How much is the PNBAA Member Scholarship and Grant?

The published award is $5,000 – $20,000. Varies by award; includes a $20,000 top award and $5,000 Career Catalyst awards among 30+ total scholarships distributed annually. One application cycle covers multiple awards (30+ awards annually across multiple aviation career paths; one application).

When is the PNBAA Member Scholarship and Grant deadline?

Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Awards made throughout the year; Career Catalyst component deadline typically October 31.

Who is eligible for the PNBAA Member Scholarship and Grant?

Open to PNBAA members (free student membership available) pursuing careers in business aviation, including pilots seeking advanced ratings such as instrument, commercial, CFI, or ATP, as well as those pursuing aviation maintenance or other aviation vocational training in the Pacific Northwest region.

How do I apply for the PNBAA Member Scholarship and Grant?

Apply for free on Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association'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.