UAA Collegiate Aviation Scholarships
University Aviation Association (UAA) · National
What University Aviation Association (UAA) publishes
8+ awards, separate application forms per scholarship
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
No fixed deadline posted.
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award$500 to $5,000, priced at the ceiling
- $5,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $13,300
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Applicants must be enrolled in an aviation or aerospace degree program at a UAA member institution. Most awards require a minimum 3.0 GPA, a faculty recommendation letter, and a written essay; at least two awards specifically target students actively pursuing flight certificates (Part 141 training or instrument/multi-engine/commercial ratings).
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on University Aviation Association (UAA)'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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UAA Collegiate Aviation Scholarships: quick answers
How much is the UAA Collegiate Aviation Scholarships?
The published award is $500 – $5,000. Individual awards range from $500 to $5,000; not all awards fund flight training directly. One application cycle covers multiple awards (8+ awards, separate application forms per scholarship).
When is the UAA Collegiate Aviation Scholarships deadline?
University Aviation Association (UAA) doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Opens April 1, closes early July each year (most awards). The 2026 cycle closed July 6, 2026; dates rolled to the 2027 cycle pending UAA publishing exact dates.
Who is eligible for the UAA Collegiate Aviation Scholarships?
Applicants must be enrolled in an aviation or aerospace degree program at a UAA member institution. Most awards require a minimum 3.0 GPA, a faculty recommendation letter, and a written essay; at least two awards specifically target students actively pursuing flight certificates (Part 141 training or instrument/multi-engine/commercial ratings).
How do I apply for the UAA Collegiate Aviation Scholarships?
Apply for free on University Aviation Association (UAA)'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.