Pursue your flight training in USA. Good news! Applications for EAA Flight Training Scholarships are currently open.
Are You Wanting to Pursue your flight training in the USA. Good news! Application for The EAA Flight Training Scholarships is currently open for those who are Intrested.
In this article, we will explain in details about this scholarships programs, its benefits and step by step applications process.
EAA Flight Training Scholarships 2024-2025 are fully funded scholarships for international student.
These scholarships is available for flight trainings in USA or Canada. EAA will send the money directly to the flight schools after each bench marks.
Dreaming of becoming a pilot or getting an additional ratings? EAA can help your aviation dream become a reality.
EAA Flight Training Scholarships are open those who are interested in pursuing flight or a career in aviation or aviation related-STEM field.
This scholarship will cover International Students Fees (ISF) for the duration of the awards.
Eligibility Criteria for EAA Flight Training Scholarships
To qualify for EAA Flight Training Scholarships, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:
- Required Language: English.
- Eligible Countries: All world countries.
- Flight training scholarships may be used at any flight school in the United States that is not a university programs
- All scholarships awards must be use at a flight training school within the U.S.
- Flight training scholarships must be used within one year from the date of award ,so you must be eligible for the flight training process.
- There are no age requirements.
All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual grants and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation
Scholarship Summary
Level of Study: Training
Institution(s): Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
Study in: USA / Canada
Opportunity Focus Areas: Aviation (Flight Training)
Program Period: Depends on the chosen flight training program
Deadline: May 01, 2024 / November 01, 2024
Scholarship Coverage
EAA Flight Training Scholarships will provide the recipient with the following benefits:
EAA strives to provide scholarships that have a minimum award of $5,000.
EAA will send the money directly to the flight school.
The first installment will be 40% of the total amount awarded. After certain benchmarks, the next 40% will be dispersed.
At the final benchmark, the remaining 20% will be awarded.
EAA strives to provide scholarships that have a minimum award of $5,000. Awards are made up of the following funds:
- Air Academy Alumni Scholarship
- John S. Bradbury Memorial Scholarship
- Wilson “Tex” Edwards Memorial Scholarship
- Noah Favaregh Scholarship
- Florence “Coffy” Gregory Scholarship
- Richard R. Harper Memorial Scholarship
- Jason Kurt Lohr Aviation Scholarship
- Heather McRoberts Memorial Scholarship*
- Tinker Murdock Family Scholarship
- Matthew Platt Scholarship
- Elgin Wells Jr. Starjammer CFI Scholarship
- United Airlines Flight Operations Pilot Scholarship
EAA’s scholarships are supported by dozens of donors, benefactors, and others who “pass it forward” by endowing these programs.
It encourages individuals who are well-rounded, involved in their school or community, and interested in the world of aviation to apply for an EAA scholarship.
How to Apply for EAA Flight Training Scholarships ?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for EAA Flight Training Scholarships:
- Sign up and create your EAA profile.
- Fill in the application form
- Answer the following essay questions in 150-250 words per essay:
- Why are you the best candidate to receive this award?
- In the next year, what do you hope to gain from receiving this award?
- How will this opportunity help you to reach your long-term goals? Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
- State any special person or family circumstance affecting your need for financial assistance (if applicable).
Important Information
When filling out an application, the more “yes” responses to asked questions (ie, EAA member, chapter member, volunteer jobs, etc.) will make your application stand out.
In addition, each essay should answer all parts of the question (and contain great content), flow well, and have correct grammar and spelling.
All winners and non-winners will be notified by email approximately one month after a scholarship cycle closes.
If you win a scholarship, you will be sent an email with documents for completion. Once EAA has received these, the disbursement process will begin.
Questions should be directed to donor@eaa.org.