NGPA members who wish to make a career in the aerospace industry or who work elsewhere and wish to increase the margin of safety and fun in General Aviation are invited to apply for the NGPA Scholarship Program. Explore how you can learn, prepare, and finally apply during our next application window. please read all the information available below before submitting an opportunity profile.
Our 2025 Scholarship Application will close July 31, 2025
Please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide here. Click here to apply.
The following scholarships are available in 2025:
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Scholarship |
Amount |
Description & Requirements |
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NGPA General Aviation Scholarship (2 Available) |
$2,500 |
This scholarship is for a member pursuing general aviation interests. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
|
NGPA Ally Committee Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person who is an outstanding LGBTQ+ ally and is studying or training to work in the aviation industry. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the school where you are studying/training. |
|
NGPA Transgender & Non-binary Committee Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person who is an outstanding transgender or gender-diverse advocate and is studying or training to work in the aviation industry. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the school where you are studying/training. |
|
NGPA Women’s Committee Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person who is an outstanding LGBTQ+ advocate and is studying or training to work in the aviation industry. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the school where you are studying/training. |
|
NGPA Steven Moore Advocacy Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person that is an outstanding LGBTQ+ advocate who is or wants to earn their private pilot certificate. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
|
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air Flight Training Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person who is or wants to do more advanced flight training beyond the private pilot level. This includes a commercial pilot certificate or additional ratings. Eligible Applicants must already be part of or interested in the Horizon Pilot Development Program. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
|
Atlas Air CFI Training Scholarship |
$2,500 |
This scholarship is for a person pursuing their CFI. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
|
GoJet Airlines Flight Training Scholarship |
$1,500 |
This scholarship is for a person pursuing aviation flight training. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
|
United Airlines/Aviate Scholarships |
Variable |
These scholarships, offered by United Airlines & Aviate Academy are for individuals currently in, or working to be in the United Aviate Academy program. Recipients will receive either a full ride Aviate scholarship, or a partial scholarship. Funds are only eligible to be used at United Aviate Academy. |
|
Envoy CFI Training Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person pursuing their CFI. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
|
Envoy Multi-Engine Training Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person pursuing their Mult-Engine Rating. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
| Travelpro Advanced Flight Training Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person who is or wants to do more advanced flight training beyond the private pilot level. This includes a commercial pilot certificate or additional ratings. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
| Travelpro Advanced Flight Training Scholarship |
$2,500 |
This scholarship is for a person who is or wants to do more advanced flight training beyond the private pilot level. This includes a commercial pilot certificate or additional ratings. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
| Travelpro Professional Development Scholarship |
$2,500 |
This scholarship is for a person who wants to pursue higher education or a professional career within aviation. This is a cash scholarship. NGPA will send the funds to the flight school where you are training. |
| Elevated Access Scholarships | coming soon |
More info coming soon... |
|
Emerald Mental Health Cares General Aviation Scholarship |
$1,500 |
This scholarship is for a member pursuing aviation interests. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
Universal Requirements:
-Must be an active member of NGPA.
-Must be at least 18 years of age.
-Must have at least a current third class Medical (for flight training scholarships)