Aviation Scholarship

The Edward B. Shafer Future of Flight Scholarship – Fall Application Period

Scholarship Award

$5,000

Scholarship Description

Available to those pursuing a career in aviation, including but not limited to aerospace engineering, professional pilot (airline, corporate, etc.) flight instruction, aircraft maintenance and airport management.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Open to current AOPA members.
  2. Currently enrolled at an accredited university or college and pursuing a career in aviation.
  3. Preference given to applicants in the mid-west United States, females, and minorities.
  4. Available to those pursuing a career in aviation, including but not limited to aerospace engineering, professional pilot (airline, corporate, etc.) flight instruction, aircraft maintenance and airport management.

Application Start Date

October 1, 2026

Application End Date

December 31, 2026

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Female Applicant Preference

No

Field of Study

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aviation Management
  • Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
  • Pilot Training

Scholarship Type

  • Education Tuition

Citizenship Requirements

  • United States (inc. US Territories)

Year of Need / Desired Program

  • Part 141 School
  • 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

FAA Pilot Airman Certificate

  • Student Pilot

FAA Mechanic Airman Cert./Ratings

  • Airframe Mechanic
  • Aircraft Dispatcher

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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