AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship
Scholarship Description
Thanks to the generosity of the Ray Foundation, 80 exceptional high school students will be able to use the money for direct flight training expenses to pursue a primary pilot certificate, such as a private, sport, or recreational pilot certificate. They must also complete a flight training milestone, achieving either solo or earning a primary pilot certificate, within one year of receiving a scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a current member of AOPA at both the time of application and when the scholarship is awarded.
2. Must be a current high school student, 15- to 18-years old.
3. U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
4. Parent or guardian approval (if under 18 years of age).
5. Not have completed a sport, recreational, glider, or private pilot certificate at the time of application.
6. Minimum GPA of 2.70.
7. Agree to complete solo flight or achieve pilot certificate within one year of receiving the scholarship.
Application Start Date
November 1, 2025
Application End Date
February 11, 2026
Minimum Age
15
Maximum Age
18
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- The Boeing Professional Flight Training Scholarship
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GPA Requirement
2.7
Female Applicant Preference
No
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (incl. U.S. Territories)
College Enrollment Status
- Not Enrolled
FAA Pilot Airman Certificate
- Private Pilot
- Recreational Pilot
- Sport Pilot
- Student Pilot
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual