The Edward B. Shafer Future of Flight Scholarship – Fall Application Period
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
- Open to current AOPA members.
- Currently enrolled at an accredited university or college and pursuing a career in aviation.
- Preference given to applicants in the mid-west United States, females, and minorities.
- 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