The Bucks County Aviation Authority cannot consider individual aviation scholarships, but here organizations that do:
There are numerous scholarships available to help aspiring pilots, aircraft mechanics, aviation professionals, and students pursuing careers in aviation.
The following list includes flight training scholarships, advanced pilot certifications, aviation education grants, and other financial assistance opportunities.
Please check with the sponsoring organizations for current scholarship availability, eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines. The information below was compiled from a scholarship reference document and has not been independently verified for the current application cycle.
Allyn J. Caruso Aviation Scholarship — Approximately $5,000 toward primary pilot certification.
AOPA Foundation Scholarship — Awards of $2,500 and up for primary certification, including sport, recreational, or private pilot certificates. Multiple awards available.
Richard Antori Memorial Scholarship — $6,000 toward primary pilot certification.
Scott Stuart Flight Training Scholarship — $5,000 toward primary pilot certification.
Fred and Diane Fitts Memorial Flight Training Scholarship (CAA) — $7,500 toward a private pilot certificate or instrument rating.
Richard McSpadden Scholarship for Advanced Pilot Training — Various amounts available for advanced training, including tailwheel endorsements, upset recovery, and advanced ratings.
David and Lisa Barnes Flight Training Scholarship — Three $10,000 awards toward private pilot certification.
Dudley D. and Delores R. Malone Memorial Flight Training Scholarship — Four awards of $5,000 each for primary pilot certification.
Ceci Stratford Flight Training Scholarship — Two $5,000 awards, one for primary certification and one for an advanced rating.
Bill Stroecker Commercial/Instrument Flight Training Scholarship — Two $5,000 scholarships toward a commercial pilot certificate or instrument rating.
Brian Coupe Memorial Flight Training Scholarship — At least $5,000 toward primary pilot certification.
Bruce W. Alatary Memorial Flight Training Scholarship — Variable award amounts for primary certification.
Air Academy Alumni Scholarship — $5,000 toward flight training for a first solo or private pilot certificate.
Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarships — Various awards for pilot and aircraft mechanic training. The source lists six pilot and two mechanic scholarships.
Pete Bunce Flight Training Scholarship — Supports private pilot certification or additional ratings, with preference for current or former Wisconsin residents and applicants demonstrating financial need.
Friends of Pete Bunce Flight Training Scholarship — Supports students pursuing a private pilot certificate or additional aviation ratings.
Stephen (Ben) Haas Fund — Supports private pilot certification, with preference for Young Eagles participants.
Tinker Murdock Family Fund — Awards up to $7,500 to support Young Eagles and Next Step participants continuing their flight training.
Jason Kurt Lohr Aviation Scholarship — Minimum $5,000 flight training award for applicants ages 18–23.
Kurt Lohr Aviation Scholarship — Supports fixed-wing flight training for high school graduates ages 18–23 who have completed their first solo flight.
Richard R. Harper Memorial Scholarship — Historically awarded through organizations such as AOPA and EAA. The source lists awards of approximately $7,500, emphasizing aviation interest and financial need.
PenFed Credit Union Scholarship — $10,000 annual scholarship toward private pilot flight training.
Noah Favaregh Flight Training Scholarship — Minimum $5,000 toward completing flight training for students who have already soloed.
Leroy W. Homer Jr. Scholarships — For young people pursuing pilot certification, typically ages 16–23.
Tex Edwards Scholarship — Intended for applicants residing in the Boston, Massachusetts area, with priority given to graduating high school seniors.
Harrison Ford Scholarship — Supports Young Eagles pursuing flight training or aviation careers, with preference for financial need. Applicants must meet the sponsoring organization's eligibility requirements.
Joey Ermel "Do Your Impeccable Best" Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship — Supports pilots pursuing a tailwheel endorsement. Preference for EAA members, chapter volunteers, Young Eagles participants, and pilots with at least 50 hours of flight time.
Elgin Wells Jr. Starjammer CFI Scholarship — Approximately $5,000 or more to support training toward becoming a certified flight instructor.
John S. Bradbury Memorial Scholarship — Supports young aviation students, particularly EAA Young Eagles ages 16–17.
S. Bradbury Memorial Scholarship — Supports flight training for participants in the Young Eagles program.
WASP Endowment Fund — Provides funding for flight training outside EAA's Aviation Foundation programs, with preference for Young Eagles participants.
Cliff Chetwin Fund — Supports young people pursuing pilot certification, with preference for female pilots, flight instructors, and Young Eagles participants.
Florence Gregory Coffy Endowment Fund — Supports young women beginning or continuing flight training, with awards listed up to $5,000.
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Scholarships — Multiple scholarships for flight training and aviation education.
Corporate Aircraft Association Preferred FBO Employee Scholarship — Awards for aviation education and professional development for FBO employees. Confirm amounts with the sponsor.
Carlsbad Jet Center and Sonoma Jet Center General Aviation Professional Scholarships — Two $6,000 awards for careers including flight dispatcher, FBO manager, airport manager, and aircraft engineer.
Airline Dispatchers Federation Scholarships (ADF) — Scholarships for dispatcher training and education. Applicants generally must be at least 23 years old.
Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Scholarship Program — Aviation education scholarships, with the source listing awards ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) — Various scholarships for avionics and aviation electronics education.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Scholarships — The source lists two annual awards of $2,000 for college students enrolled in aviation majors.
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) — Scholarships for students beginning or continuing education and training for business aviation careers.
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) — Multiple aviation education and professional development scholarships, including cash awards and tuition reimbursement.
SMS-Pro Aviation Safety Scholarship — Semiannual $1,000 awards for students pursuing aviation safety management education.
University Aviation Association (UAA) — Numerous aviation scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at member institutions.
National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) — Aviation and aerospace education opportunities.
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation — Various scholarships recognizing leadership and achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Aero Club Foundation of Washington — $5,000 scholarships for qualifying high school students and alumni in the Washington, D.C. area.
The Ninety-Nines — Various scholarships for women pilots, including flight training and advanced ratings.
Women in Aviation International (WAI) — More than 50 scholarships listed in the source, supporting aviation training and careers. Membership and application requirements apply.
Debbie FrancEus Memorial Aviation Foundation — Supports women pursuing pilot certificates and advanced aviation ratings.
Girls Helicopter Scholarships / Whirly-Girls Scholarships — Financial assistance for helicopter flight training.
National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA) — Scholarships for private pilot certification, advanced ratings, A&P certification, and other aviation training.
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) — Scholarships supporting aviation degree programs, flight training, and technical certifications.
Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships and Awards — Multiple scholarship opportunities supporting aviation training and education.
The following organizations and programs were also listed as sources of aviation scholarships or aviation career information:
Adapt to Fly Scholarship — Supports pilots with qualifying disabilities and medical or pilot certification requirements.
Aero Club of New England Scholarship Program
Aero Club of New England
Aero Club Foundation of Washington
Air Academy Alumni Scholarship
Air Force Association
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Alaska Airmen Association
AV Scholars — Information on aviation careers, colleges, and flight training
Boeing Scholarships
Montana Department of Transportation — Aviation scholarships
National Air Transportation Association
National Business Aviation Association
University Aviation Association
Scholarship opportunities may have specific requirements regarding age, aviation experience, certification level, residence, organization membership, financial need, or educational enrollment.
Some scholarships support students with no flight experience, while others require applicants to have soloed, earned a private pilot certificate, or accumulated a minimum number of flight hours.
Application deadlines and award amounts change. Applicants should visit the sponsoring organization's official website for current information.
Aviation scholarships can substantially reduce the cost of flight training and help students pursue careers as professional pilots, flight instructors, aircraft mechanics, avionics technicians, dispatchers, and other aviation professionals.
If you know someone interested in learning to fly or pursuing an aviation career, please share this information with them.