Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarship
Scholarship Description
This scholarship is for applicants who want to attain their commercial helicopter rating. Applicants must already have their private pilot’s license and be enrolled in a commercial helicopter rating program at an FAA-approved Part 141 school or international equivalent.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship awards US$5,000 toward the cost of obtaining a commercial helicopter rating. In addition, the scholarship recipient receives:
- A complimentary full registration to VERTICON (formerly HAI HELI-EXPO) for the recipient and a guest (hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the winner and guest).
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be a member of VAI. Join now.
Applicants must have a private helicopter license.
Applicants must be enrolled in a commercial helicopter pilot rating program at an FAA-approved Part 141 school or international equivalent.
Applicants must also hold at least a second-class or international-equivalent medical certificate.
Scholarship winners have one year from the date of their award to complete their training and receive their commercial helicopter rating. Scholarship awards that haven’t been claimed in that time will be considered void.
Payment of the scholarship award is conditional on receipt of supporting documentation from the student’s school stating that the student has successfully completed the required coursework and has received an FAA or international-equivalent rating. If the school hasn’t been compensated by the student, VAI will make a payment to the institution on behalf of the student. Scholarship payments are for tuition and training only.
Applicants who expect to receive their commercial ratings before Jan. 1, 2025, are not eligible to apply for this award.
Application Start Date
July 9, 2025
Application End Date
November 14, 2025
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Female Applicant Preference
No
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
Year of Need / Desired Program
- Part 141 School
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual