RTAG Chris Bedzis Memorial Rotor Transition Scholarship
RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group) · National
Amount varies
1 award 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
- Amount varies (Amount varies year to year based on RTAG's annual budget (confirmed by RTAG, July 2026); awarded at $30,000 in recent years. Paid directly to an approved training facility.)
- Status
- Check dates
- Cycle
- Annual; the most recent cycle has closed and winners are announced at the RTAG Convention. Next cycle dates not yet published.
- Who it's for
- Veterans and military
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Private (PPL), Instrument, Commercial, Multi-engine
- Region
- National
Who this is for
Open to U.S. military veterans or current servicemembers who are trained helicopter pilots and are transitioning to a fixed-wing airline pilot career. Applicants must submit military service documentation and a scholarship essay evaluated by the RTAG Board of Directors. Applying requires a free RTAG account; RTAG membership is free for veterans and active military.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group)'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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RTAG Chris Bedzis Memorial Rotor Transition Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the RTAG Chris Bedzis Memorial Rotor Transition Scholarship?
RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group) doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Amount varies year to year based on RTAG's annual budget (confirmed by RTAG, July 2026); awarded at $30,000 in recent years. Paid directly to an approved training facility.). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the RTAG Chris Bedzis Memorial Rotor Transition Scholarship deadline?
RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group) doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Annual; the most recent cycle has closed and winners are announced at the RTAG Convention. Next cycle dates not yet published.
Who is eligible for the RTAG Chris Bedzis Memorial Rotor Transition Scholarship?
Open to U.S. military veterans or current servicemembers who are trained helicopter pilots and are transitioning to a fixed-wing airline pilot career. Applicants must submit military service documentation and a scholarship essay evaluated by the RTAG Board of Directors. Applying requires a free RTAG account; RTAG membership is free for veterans and active military.
How do I apply for the RTAG Chris Bedzis Memorial Rotor Transition Scholarship?
Apply for free on RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group)'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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