Chad Weaver Aviation Scholarship
Virginia Department of Aviation · Virginia
Section 1What Virginia DOAV publishes
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Section 2Deadline reminders
No fixed deadline posted.
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Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $1,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,083
- Left to fund
- $17,100
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Compare lenders →Section 4Who 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.
Section 5How 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.
Section 6Price your school
Selection boards fund plans with a school and a number in them. Every figure below is what the school itself publishes, with the source and the date it was checked.
Local flight schools
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51 aviation colleges, with tuition and flight fees summed into one estimate.
Where you could spend it: 14 Virginia schools publish a full rate card.
Every figure is the school's own, with the date it was checked.
- 3 Amigo's Flight ClubLynchburg, VA · Checked September 12, 2026$90/hr$50/hr instruction
- Bay AviationTopping, VA · Checked September 12, 2026$154/hr$60 to $65/hr instruction
- Blue Ridge AviationWeyers Cave, VA · Checked September 12, 2026$185/hr$75 to $100/hr instruction
- Charlottesville Flight CenterCharlottesville, VA · Checked September 12, 2026$145/hr$75 to $90/hr instruction
- Curtis Eads Flight SchoolSuffolk & Newport News, VA · Checked September 8, 2026$150/hr$60 to $70/hr instruction
- Eagle's Nest Flight ServicesWaynesboro, VA · Checked September 12, 2026$165/hr$60/hr instruction
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Section 8Quick 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.