American Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Technician Scholarship
Scholarship Description
American Airlines will award two $7,500 scholarships to a student currently enrolled in an Aviation Maintenance Program (A&P) or a degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. Candidates will be evaluated on academic standing, personal accomplishments, teamwork, leadership skills and community service involvement.
American Airlines Maintenance & Engineering departments are vital to the company’s commitment to provide safe, dependable, and friendly air transportation to
their customers. As such, they seek to attract top maintenance talent who share their passion and interest in the aviation industry.
Eligibility Requirements
- Meet all WAI scholarship requirements and guidelines.
- GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
- enrolled in an accredited U.S. maintenance program.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application Start Date
July 1, 2026
Application End Date
October 15, 2026
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GPA Requirement
3.0
Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Aircraft Maintenance
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (inc. US Territories)
Year of Need / Desired Program
- Part 147 School
- Trade, Technical, or Vocational School
- College Freshman
- College Sophomore
- College Junior
- College Senior
College Enrollment Status
- Full-Time Student
- Part-Time Student
- Accepted
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual