scholarship offerings

Private to Commercial Pilot & Airframe/Powerplant Technician

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Age

18-25 YOA

Student Out of Pocket expenses

Housing, food, incidentals, Jepp program, iPad

Total Scholarships offers

18

Schedule

6-week blocks (5 Cycles throughout year)

Program Hours

Daily

scholarship Candidates

Applications are accepted year round and reviewed on a rolling basis. The requirements below apply to pilot scholarship applicants only. Maintenance scholarship applicants can disregard this list.

A high school graduate by end of the current school year

An African American or person of color

Between 18 years of age to 25 years of age by September 5th of current year

Able to spend up to 10 months in residence (NY Stewart International Airport)

Be a US citizen or legal resident

Possess a First Class Medical

Able to pass a federal and state background check

Able to interview in person or via video conference

Private pilot written exam passed with 85% or better (prior to program entry)

Proof of introductory flight at local home airport

Recommended by or be a member of a local Tuskegee Airmen Chapter

Aviation Maintenance Scholarship

Not every aviation career starts in the cockpit. Our Aviation Maintenance Scholarship helps students train toward their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification, the credential that keeps every aircraft safe and flying. It's a skilled career in high demand across the industry.