Tuskegee NEXT Summer Aviation Program
Tuskegee NEXT · National
Section 1What Tuskegee NEXT publishes
Not published: the award amount. Listed as missing rather than guessed.
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Section 2Deadline reminders
Applications close December 31, 2026.
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Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- Median awardThis provider publishes no figure
- $8,500
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,025
- Left to fund
- $9,500
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Open to applicants aged 18 to 21 pursuing an aviation career who can commit to an eight-week, full-time, in-person summer program: cadets live in dormitories and attend daily classes covering ground school, simulators, flight training to the private pilot checkride, and life skills and career development. Monthly application workshops walk through the process.
Section 5How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Tuskegee NEXT'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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Section 8Quick answers
How much is the Tuskegee NEXT Summer Aviation Program?
Tuskegee NEXT doesn't publish a single figure for this award (Awarded as a fully funded eight-week residential program rather than cash: ground school, about 55 hours of flight time, simulator training, dormitory housing, and the private pilot and drone certificates. The foundation states all of its programs are free to participants.). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the Tuskegee NEXT Summer Aviation Program deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is December 31, 2026. Applications are open right now. Applications for the following summer's cohort close December 31.
Who is eligible for the Tuskegee NEXT Summer Aviation Program?
Open to applicants aged 18 to 21 pursuing an aviation career who can commit to an eight-week, full-time, in-person summer program: cadets live in dormitories and attend daily classes covering ground school, simulators, flight training to the private pilot checkride, and life skills and career development. Monthly application workshops walk through the process.
How do I apply for the Tuskegee NEXT Summer Aviation Program?
Apply for free on Tuskegee NEXT'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.