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RTAG Flight Training Scholarships

RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group) · National

Amount varies

Multiple awards across $500K annual pool; one application

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Free to apply. Amounts and dates come from the provider's official page on the date shown; always confirm there before applying.

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At a glance

Award
Amount varies (Individual award amounts not published; program targets $500,000 distributed annually across multiple awards)
Status
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Cycle
Annual; award winners announced at RTAG Convention each October
Who it's for
Veterans and military
Age
All ages
Certificates
Any certificate or rating
Region
National

Who this is for

Open to currently serving U.S. military members and honorably discharged veterans pursuing fixed-wing flight training toward a commercial pilot career. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain an FAA First Class Medical Certificate and have access to a training facility and flight instructor. Applying requires a free RTAG account; RTAG membership is free for veterans and active military.

How to apply

  1. Read the full requirements on RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group)'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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RTAG Flight Training Scholarships: quick answers

How much is the RTAG Flight Training Scholarships?

RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group) doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Individual award amounts not published; program targets $500,000 distributed annually across multiple awards). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.

When is the RTAG Flight Training Scholarships deadline?

RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group) doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Annual; award winners announced at RTAG Convention each October.

Who is eligible for the RTAG Flight Training Scholarships?

Open to currently serving U.S. military members and honorably discharged veterans pursuing fixed-wing flight training toward a commercial pilot career. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain an FAA First Class Medical Certificate and have access to a training facility and flight instructor. Applying requires a free RTAG account; RTAG membership is free for veterans and active military.

How do I apply for the RTAG Flight Training Scholarships?

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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