RACCA Aviation Scholarships
Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association · National
Section 1What RACCA publishes
4 awards of $2,500 per cycle
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Section 2Deadline reminders
This cycle has closed.
The award runs annually. Leave your email and we'll let you know when the next window opens, plus other verified deadlines in the meantime.
Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $2,500
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,083
- Left to fund
- $15,600
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Open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited college-level aviation program with at least a 3.0 GPA, pursuing a career as a pilot or as an FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic. Funds may go toward tuition, flight training, or new licenses and ratings. No membership required.
Section 5How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association'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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51 aviation colleges, with tuition and flight fees summed into one estimate.
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Section 8Quick answers
How much is the RACCA Aviation Scholarships?
The published award is $2,500. Four named $2,500 scholarships in the 2026 cycle (Frederick W. Smith, Terry Hibler Memorial, Stanley Bernstein, and Jeanne Cook). Funds are paid to the school, not the student. One application cycle covers multiple awards (4 awards of $2,500 per cycle).
When is the RACCA Aviation Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is September 1, 2026. That window has closed for this cycle; the award runs annually. Application portal opens May 1 and closes September 1 each year. Recipients are announced by November 30 and funds are disbursed by December 15.
Who is eligible for the RACCA Aviation Scholarships?
Open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited college-level aviation program with at least a 3.0 GPA, pursuing a career as a pilot or as an FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic. Funds may go toward tuition, flight training, or new licenses and ratings. No membership required.
How do I apply for the RACCA Aviation Scholarships?
Apply for free on Regional Air Cargo Carriers 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.