The 2024 Scholarship Application has now closed. Applications will re-open for the 2025 Application in Summer 2025.
Celebrating 25 years of scholarship opportunities
Since 1998, NGPA is proud to have awarded more than $1,700,000 in scholarships to aspiring aviators and aerospace professionals, helping them become safe, qualified members of the worldwide aviation community.
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View our 2024 Scholarship Options
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Selected Semifinalists for the 2024 Application should anticipate receiving an email by the end of the day on Friday, August 16th to start the secondary application process. The email will have the appropriate links to complete the invite-only secondary application and will close on August 26th.
Your generous donation, in cash or in-kind, can make a profound impact on helping an aspiring LGBTQ aviator fulfill their dreams.
One of the most popular ways to support NGPA Scholarships is through the silent and live auction events, held each year at both the Winter Warm-Up and Cape Cod Classic. Donate vintage aviation paraphernalia, round-trip tickets, or a week in your vacation home–we’ve seen it all! Your contribution will help continue to make a difference in the lives of our student pilots by donating today.
You can also donate online to the scholarship fund by following the link below:
NGPA is a registered United States 501(c)(3) organization and as such all monetary donations to the scholarship program are tax-deductible. Be a part of history today and consider a gift to support the next student working toward their dream to be in the sky!
Learn more about NGPA Supporting Scholarships.
The cost of education and training is one of the most challenging barriers to entry for those interested in aviation as a career. Whether it's getting a private pilot's license, an advanced certificate or rating, or even an A&P license or float plane endorsement, NGPA scholarships provide a stepping stone for aspiring individuals at a crucial point in their journey.
Check out all of the previous recipients of NGPA scholarships!
All around you, NGPA Scholarship Selection Committee (SSC) members work quietly as stewards to one of NGPA’s most precious assets – its scholarship and opportunity program.
SSC seeks detail-oriented members to help evaluate application packages and objectively score them based on how well the applicant embodies NGPA’s mission and priorities. Together we hope to build a gold standard among scholarship programs within our industry.
Learn more about volunteering for the NGPA Scholarship Committee.
Good mentorship is vital to anyone on any career path – aviation included! It is a fulfilling way to give back to those who are following in our footsteps. This is why NGPA launched the ASCEND mentorship program to match NGPA members in a helpful mentor-mentee relationship.
To learn more about the ASCEND mentorship program and how to participate as a mentor (or mentee!), click here.