Chad Weaver Aviation Scholarship
Virginia Department of Aviation · Virginia
$1,000
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
- $1,000 ($1,000 toward ground school and flight lessons; may be used once for a Private Pilot certificate and once for a CFI endorsement.)
- Status
- Check dates
- Cycle
- Annual; the state does not post a fixed deadline online and asks applicants to contact DOAV for current dates.
- Who it's for
- Open to all
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Private (PPL), Instructor (CFI)
- Region
- Virginia
No fixed deadline posted.
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Who this is for
Open to Virginia residents pursuing a Private Pilot certificate or a CFI endorsement at a Virginia flight school, who hold a current FAA medical certificate and a student or pilot certificate. Free to apply.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Virginia Department of Aviation'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.
Chad Weaver Aviation Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Chad Weaver Aviation Scholarship?
The published award is $1,000. $1,000 toward ground school and flight lessons; may be used once for a Private Pilot certificate and once for a CFI endorsement.
When is the Chad Weaver Aviation Scholarship deadline?
Virginia Department of Aviation doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Annual; the state does not post a fixed deadline online and asks applicants to contact DOAV for current dates.
Who is eligible for the Chad Weaver Aviation Scholarship?
Open to Virginia residents pursuing a Private Pilot certificate or a CFI endorsement at a Virginia flight school, who hold a current FAA medical certificate and a student or pilot certificate. Free to apply.
How do I apply for the Chad Weaver Aviation Scholarship?
Apply for free on Virginia Department of Aviation'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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