What Veteran Air Warriors publishes
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award$7,000 to $10,000, priced at the ceiling
- $10,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $8,300
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Open to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans aged 21 or older who are GI Bill eligible, hold at least a high school diploma or GED, qualify for an FAA Class 1 medical certificate, and are committed to pursuing an airline pilot career. After the initial PPL grant, VAW assists participants in using their GI Bill for instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and CFI ratings.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Veteran Air Warriors'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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Veteran Air Warriors Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Veteran Air Warriors Scholarship?
The published award is $7,000 – $10,000. $10,000 allowance for zero-prior-hours PPL training; $7,000 for fixed-wing transition from rotary or other prior experience.
When is the Veteran Air Warriors Scholarship deadline?
Veteran Air Warriors doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Rolling applications, no fixed annual cycle published.
Who is eligible for the Veteran Air Warriors Scholarship?
Open to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans aged 21 or older who are GI Bill eligible, hold at least a high school diploma or GED, qualify for an FAA Class 1 medical certificate, and are committed to pursuing an airline pilot career. After the initial PPL grant, VAW assists participants in using their GI Bill for instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and CFI ratings.
How do I apply for the Veteran Air Warriors Scholarship?
Apply for free on Veteran Air Warriors'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.