RACCA Aviation Scholarships
Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association · National
$2,500
4 awards of $2,500 per cycle
Free to apply. Amounts and dates come from the provider's official page on the date shown; always confirm there before applying.
At a glance
- Award
- $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.)
- Status
- Open · closes in 32 days
- Deadline
- September 1, 2026
- Opens
- May 1, 2026
- Cycle
- 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 it's for
- Open to all
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
Applications close September 1, 2026.
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Who this is for
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 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.
RACCA Aviation Scholarships: quick 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. Applications are open right now. 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.
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