Ray Foundation Veteran Scholarship - UND Aerospace Phoenix
UND Aerospace Foundation · National
What UND Aerospace publishes
41+ scholarships awarded since 2021; rolling slots each year
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $15,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $3,300
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Open to U.S. veterans and authorized dependents (age 17 or older before training begins) who have at least 24 months of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits remaining. Applicants must hold an FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate and pass the Private Pilot Airman Knowledge Test before the class start date; training is conducted at the UND Aerospace Phoenix center in Mesa, Arizona and requires relocation for approximately 24 months.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on UND Aerospace Foundation'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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Ray Foundation Veteran Scholarship - UND Aerospace Phoenix: quick answers
How much is the Ray Foundation Veteran Scholarship - UND Aerospace Phoenix?
The published award is Up to $15,000. Up to $15,000 toward Private Pilot Certificate training, covering approximately 70% of total training cost; recipient pays roughly $4,800 out of pocket plus a fully refundable $1,000 flight-account deposit. One application cycle covers multiple awards (41+ scholarships awarded since 2021; rolling slots each year).
When is the Ray Foundation Veteran Scholarship - UND Aerospace Phoenix deadline?
UND Aerospace Foundation doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Rolling admissions; class cohorts start January, March, June, and September each year until slots are filled.
Who is eligible for the Ray Foundation Veteran Scholarship - UND Aerospace Phoenix?
Open to U.S. veterans and authorized dependents (age 17 or older before training begins) who have at least 24 months of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits remaining. Applicants must hold an FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate and pass the Private Pilot Airman Knowledge Test before the class start date; training is conducted at the UND Aerospace Phoenix center in Mesa, Arizona and requires relocation for approximately 24 months.
How do I apply for the Ray Foundation Veteran Scholarship - UND Aerospace Phoenix?
Apply for free on UND Aerospace Foundation'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.