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.
2026 Application Is Now Open
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The following scholarships are available in 2026:
|
Scholarship |
Amount |
Description & Requirements |
|
NGPA General Aviation Scholarship (3 Available) |
$5,000 |
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 General Aviation Scholarship (2 Available) |
$10,000 |
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 General Aviation Scholarship (1 Available) |
$15,000 |
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 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. |
|
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. |
| PSA Airlines Aircraft Mechanic Scholarship |
$4,500 |
This scholarship is for a person working toward A&P license and looking for a career as an aircraft maintenance technician. |
| PSA Airlines Flight Scholarship |
$4,500 |
This scholarship is for a person pursuing their CFI rating. |
| Travelpro Scholarships |
TBD |
More info coming soon |
| Endeavor Air Flight Training Scholarship |
$4,000 |
This scholarship is for a person who is a flight student or CFI at a Propel Affiliate School. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
| Endeavor Air Flight Training Scholarship |
$2,400 |
This scholarship is for a person who is a flight student or CFI at a Propel Affiliate School. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
| Endeavor Air Flight Training Scholarship |
$2,000 |
This scholarship is for a person who is a flight student or CFI at a Propel Affiliate School. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
| LogTen Pro CFII Training Scholarship |
$3,000 |
This scholarship is for a person pursuing their CFII Training. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
| FedEx Flight Training Scholarship |
$6,000 |
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. |
| Republic Airways Flight Training Scholarship |
$5,000 |
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. |
| Republic Airways LIFT Academy Pilot Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person who is a current or incoming LIFT student, and pursuing aviation flight training. This is a cash award. NGPA will send funds to the flight school where you are training. |
| Republic Airways Maintenance Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a person pursuing a career as an A&P technician and current or incoming student for Part 147 program. |
| Republic Airways Aviation Management Scholarship |
$5,000 |
This scholarship is for a current student enrolled in aviation management program or related including dispatch certification program. |
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)