AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarships

A flight training scholarship from the AOPA Foundation that gives at least 90 students aged 16-18 $12,000 each toward earning a private pilot certificate. Applicants need a minimum 2.7 GPA, must pass the FAA Private Pilot written knowledge exam before applying, and must be AOPA members, which is free for high school students. Training must be completed within 12 months of the award, and applications are taken in fall and spring periods.

Offered by AOPA Foundation. Scholarship for high school students in USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: 2026-12-31.

Fields: Engineering, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: The deadline is December 31, 2026.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarships

When is the AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarships deadline?

The deadline is December 31, 2026.

Is AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarships free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarships?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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