Red Tail Flight Academy Scholarship
Red Tail Scholarship Foundation · New York
Amount varies
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
- Amount varies (Awarded as blocks of flight training delivered at the academy (about 55 flight hours for private, 45 hours for instrument); no cash figure is published.)
- Status
- Check dates
- Cycle
- Applications reviewed annually; typically due in early November with selections by the end of December.
- Who it's for
- Minority students
- Age
- Adults
- Certificates
- Private (PPL), Instrument, Commercial, Instructor (CFI)
- Region
- New York
Who this is for
Open to African American, underrepresented, and disadvantaged students aged 18 to 25 who show strong motivation for an aviation career; selection is by essay and a review board. Training is delivered in six-week blocks at Red Tail Flight Academy at New York Stewart International Airport, progressing from student pilot through private and instrument, and for select students commercial and CFI.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Red Tail Scholarship Foundation'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.
Red Tail Flight Academy Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Red Tail Flight Academy Scholarship?
Red Tail Scholarship Foundation doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Awarded as blocks of flight training delivered at the academy (about 55 flight hours for private, 45 hours for instrument); no cash figure is published.). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the Red Tail Flight Academy Scholarship deadline?
Red Tail Scholarship Foundation doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Applications reviewed annually; typically due in early November with selections by the end of December.
Who is eligible for the Red Tail Flight Academy Scholarship?
Open to African American, underrepresented, and disadvantaged students aged 18 to 25 who show strong motivation for an aviation career; selection is by essay and a review board. Training is delivered in six-week blocks at Red Tail Flight Academy at New York Stewart International Airport, progressing from student pilot through private and instrument, and for select students commercial and CFI.
How do I apply for the Red Tail Flight Academy Scholarship?
Apply for free on Red Tail Scholarship Foundation'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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