AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship – Fall Application Period
Scholarship Description
The Ray Foundation – established by the late aviator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, James C. Ray.
James believed that life skills are learned through aviation. We are proud to help carry on his legacy by awarding merit-based scholarships to 90 high school students.
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.
- High school student, age 16-18 years old.
- Minimum GPA 2.7.
- Must have passed the FAA Private Pilot written knowledge exam before application submission.
Application Start Date
October 1, 2026
Application End Date
December 31, 2026
Minimum Age
16
Maximum Age
18
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GPA Requirement
2.7
Female Applicant Preference
No
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (inc. US Territories)
- Canada
Year of Need / Desired Program
- Part 141 School