Aviation Pathways Grant

Scholarship Award

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to help young adults achieve their private pilot’s license (PPL).

Scholarship Description

A growing shortage of pilots and aviation mechanics currently impacts the local, national aviation industry. High paying, exciting careers await those who have interest in these fields – and the training and jobs exist right here in Hawaii. Working with many local organizations, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum designed a program called Aviation Pathways to help Hawaii youth pursue their aviation dreams and preparing them for an exciting career in aviation.

The “pathway” from sharing an interest in aviation to preparing for a job in the aviation/aerospace field is challenging and often, cost prohibitive. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum has introduced a new program to help Hawaii youth negotiate these challenges called Aviation Pathways, a continuum of educational challenges, experiences, and a social network designed to provide the mentorship, and coaching to help students reach their goals of flight. As part of this initiative, an Aviation Pathways Grant is being offered to provide the financial support to help students succeed.

Applications are now being accepted for the Aviation Pathways Grant, supported by the Ray Foundation. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to help young adults achieve their private pilot’s license (PPL).

Selected Aviation Pathways Grant recipients, or “Pathfinders,” will enjoy access to all elements of the program, including but not limited to aviation challenges, flight simulator training time, ground school support, field trips, leadership programs, and many other activities throughout the course of the year. In addition to educational and programmatic support, Aviation Pathway Grants recipients will work directly with program staff and mentors to develop their individual training plan, and pathway to success.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the qualifications in at least one of the following groups

Applicant must be between 16 – 21 years old.
Applicant must be a resident of Hawaii.
Applicant cannot be the parent, spouse, child, grandchild or sibling to any current Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Officer, Director, or employee.
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.
Applicant must currently have an FAA Medical Certificate or plan to obtain one by June 30 of the grant year.

Applicant must be between 16 – 21 years old.
Applicant must be a resident of Hawaii.
Applicant cannot be the parent, spouse, child, grandchild or sibling to any current Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Officer, Director, or employee.
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.
Applicant must currently have an FAA Medical Certificate or plan to obtain one by June 30 of the grant year.

Aviation Scholarship