River Rat Scholarship Program
Scholarship Description
In 1970 the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association (RRVA) initiated a Scholarship Program with the objective of taking care of our own. Since its inception through fall 2015, the program has awarded over 1,130 scholarship grants for over $2,300,000 to the children and spouses of Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army aircrew members.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Kinship Requirement: Scholarship grant recipients must be immediate dependent (legal son, grandson, daughter, granddaughter, or spouse) of:
a. A U.S. aircrew member listed as Killed in Action (KIA) or Missing in Action (MIA) from any combat situation involving U.S. military from August 1964 (Vietnam Era) through the present; or
b. A military aircrew member killed as the result of performing aircrew duties during a non-combat mission; or
c. A RRVA member who is currently in good standing or was in good standing at the time of their death.
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2. Kinship Not Required: To provide assistance in the education of persons in the fields related to aviation and space (Kinship to deceased aviator not required).
Application Dates
February 1, 2026 – July 15, 2026 (Current)
Phone
(717) 505-8529
Other scholarships from this sponsor
Year of Need / Desired Program
- College Freshman
- College Junior
- College Senior
- College Sophomore
- Doctoral Degree Program
- Master's Degree Program
- Part 141 School
- Part 147 School
- Trade
- Technical
- or Vocational School
College Enrollment Status
- Full-time Student
- Part-time Student
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual