The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Flight Training Scholarship Program
Scholarship Description
LeRoy Homer was the First Officer on United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked and crashed in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. The mission of The Foundation is to continue LeRoy’s love of flight by encouraging young men and women who wish to pursue aviation careers as professional pilots. The Foundation will award flight instruction scholarships to potential students for private pilot certification. The scholarship recipient must be willing to commit the necessary time required to complete the entire private pilot training program within a six-month period.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be between the ages of 16 and 23 years of age on January 31st.
2. Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
3. Must not have been charged or convicted of any misdemeanors or felonies.
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English to FAA standards.
5. Must be able to attain an FAA third-class medical certificate. (This certificate will only be requested once an individual has been selected for a scholarship, and does not need to be included with the application).
6. Must have dependable transportation and sufficient time available to complete training at the nearest Pilot Training Center.
7. Successful applicants must sign a Release of Liability form before any flight training will commence.
Application Start Date
October 31, 2025
Application End Date
January 31, 2026
Minimum Age
16
Maximum Age
23
Other scholarships from this sponsor
Female Applicant Preference
No
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (incl. U.S. Territories)
FAA Pilot Airman Certificate
- Private Pilot
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual