Stripes to Bars Scholarship
Stripes to Bars · National
Amount varies
15 awards in 2025 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 (Varies by award; the 2025 cycle distributed $52,500 across 15 recipients (roughly $3,500 per award on average))
- Status
- Opens Jan 1, 2027
- Deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Opens
- January 1, 2027
- Cycle
- Opens Jan 1, closes Feb 28 each year; awards announced starting May 1
- Who it's for
- Veterans and military
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Private (PPL), Instrument, Commercial, Instructor (CFI), Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
Who this is for
Open to current and former members of any US federal uniformed service with other-than-dishonorable discharge status, who hold a valid FAA medical certificate appropriate to their training goals. Funds may be applied toward any FAA pilot certificate at any flight school nationwide.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Stripes to Bars'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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Stripes to Bars Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Stripes to Bars Scholarship?
Stripes to Bars doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Varies by award; the 2025 cycle distributed $52,500 across 15 recipients (roughly $3,500 per award on average)). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the Stripes to Bars Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is February 28, 2027. Applications open January 1, 2027. Opens Jan 1, closes Feb 28 each year; awards announced starting May 1.
Who is eligible for the Stripes to Bars Scholarship?
Open to current and former members of any US federal uniformed service with other-than-dishonorable discharge status, who hold a valid FAA medical certificate appropriate to their training goals. Funds may be applied toward any FAA pilot certificate at any flight school nationwide.
How do I apply for the Stripes to Bars Scholarship?
Apply for free on Stripes to Bars'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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