Sheltair & Avfuel: Future Takes Flight Scholarship Program
Scholarship Description
The Sheltair and Avfuel: Future Takes Flight Scholarships will provide $30,000 in educational funds annually. Each year, the program will award six $5,000 scholarships across three categories: two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education. By splitting the scholarship funds across three key categories, Sheltair and Avfuel seek to support advancement throughout a broad scope of educational opportunities within business aviation.
Eligibility Requirements
Funds in the learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings category can be used for coursework or flight lessons for students pursuing their private pilot certificate, adding a type rating (multi-engine, commercial or others), adding to their certificate with an ATP, completing a bachelor’s degree, working toward a CAM certification, or completing upset recovery training.
Funds in the aviation technicians category can be used to start or continue aviation technician coursework, or achieve a mechanic’s inspector authorization certification.
Funds in the continuing education category can be used to further skills needed when working at an FBO, charter company, maintenance facility or flight school.
Application Start Date
January 17, 2026
Application End Date
August 31, 2026
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Female Applicant Preference
No
Field of Study
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aviation Management
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual