Aviation Scholarship

Alaska Airlines Scholarship – Spring

Scholarship Award

$5,000 scholarship

Scholarship Description

Pursuing a career in aviation can be a long and costly pursuit. At PAPA, we strive to do our part in helping ensure that no qualified individual who aspires to become an aviation professional has to give up on their dream, solely because of financial reasons.

Since 2021, we have awarded over $3 million in scholarships to PAPA members. We usually open up our scholarship window twice a year. Once in the spring and once in the fall. Anyone can apply as long as they are a PAPA member and meet the criteria outlined by the sponsoring partner. Most scholarships will be paid directly towards the recipient’s institution.

We are proud to provide annual scholarships in conjunction with our partner organizations. Here’s to breaking down barriers in aviation!

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have enrolled in a private ground school course or have logged flight time with a certified flight instructor

  • Preference may be given to any member of the American Airlines Cadet Academy

  • Anyone can apply as long as they are a PAPA member and meet the criteria outlined by the sponsoring partner. Most scholarships will be paid directly towards the recipient’s institution.

Application Start Date

March 15, 2026

Application End Date

March 31, 2026

Female Applicant Preference

No

Field of Study

  • Pilot Training

Scholarship Type

  • Education Tuition

FAA Pilot Airman Certificate

  • Private Pilot

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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