Aviation Scholarship

The MBAA Scholarship

Scholarship Award

Scholarships typically range from $2,000 – $5,000.

Scholarship Description

Evaluation of scholarship applications will be benchmarked entirely on merit. We encourage applicants to use the essay to communicate your passion for aviation, and your specific interest in a career in Business Aviation. Special consideration will be given to those students with previous experience in Business Aviation and/or those who are considering a career in the industry. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institution, to be used only for tuition, books, fees, and training costs.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify, a student must be either

A Massachusetts resident

OR

Currently attending a training institution within Massachusetts

AND

Meet ONE of the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in an aviation-related undergraduate program with rising sophomore status or higher in the Fall semester and a minimum of 3.2 GPA
  • Enrolled in an aviation-related graduate program with a minimum 3.2 GPA
  • Enrolled in an FAA approved flight school pursuing a Commercial, ATP or Flight Instructor certificate
  • Enrolled in an FAA part 147 certified Airframe & Powerplant school, and have a minimum 3.2 GPA
  • Enrolled in a Cabin Attendant course
  • Enrolled in AT-CTI program for Air Traffic Controllers, and have a minimum 3.2 GPA

Application Dates

Deadline: June 30, 2026 (Current)

Other scholarships from this sponsor

Field of Study

  • Aeronautical Science
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Astronautics and Space
  • Aviation Management
  • Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
  • Pilot Training

Scholarship Type

  • Education Tuition

Year of Need / Desired Program

  • Part 141 School
  • Part 147 School
  • College Sophomore
  • Master's Degree Program

College Enrollment Status

  • Full-Time Student
  • Part-Time Student
  • Accepted

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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