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 Dates
October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
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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