The Richard McSpadden Scholarship for Advanced Pilot Training – Fall Application Period
Scholarship Description
The Richard McSpadden Scholarship for Advanced Pilot Training has been funded through contributions from multiple donors in memory of AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden, who died in an aircraft accident on October 1, 2023. Richard’s work at AOPA centered around providing aviation safety education to all pilots in pursuit of a world without fatal general aviation accidents. We are proud to carry on Richard’s legacy by providing resources to make better, safer pilots to advance this goal.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to current AOPA members who are residents of the United States & District of Columbia, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Application Start Date
October 1, 2026
Application End Date
December 31, 2026
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Female Applicant Preference
No
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (inc. US Territories)
- Canada
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual