Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarships

Epic’s aviation scholarship program continues to grow each year to support young people interested in aviation. These scholarships are open to U.S. high school students. In 2023, we awarded 5 pilot scholarships and 2 aircraft mechanic scholarships. The four $5,000 flight scholarships were awarded for use at these locations: 1) New Smyrna Beach, FL (2 winners); 2) Ocala, FL; and 3) Tallahassee, FL.

In 2023, Epic awarded five flight training scholarships and two aircraft mechanic scholarships. Epic Flight Academy prides itself on attracting top students. We invite high school students from anywhere in the United States to apply for these annual scholarships. Epic has awarded more than $360,000 to 27 high school students in the last eight years of hosting this event.

High School Scholarship Requirements:

• First, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Furthermore, the applicant must currently be a junior or senior attending high school in the U.S. for the flight training scholarships.
• For the aircraft mechanic scholarship, applicants must currently be a senior attending high school in the U.S.
• Applicants must be turning 16 years of age or older on or before December 31, 2024 (flight training); or, you must be 18 years old by time of completing program (aircraft mechanic)
• All applicants must be able to start training within 12 months of receiving the scholarship.
• Also, you must be able to use the scholarship within 24 months.
• Additionally, you must have parent or guardian’s approval if under 18 years of age.
• Most importantly, applicants must have consistent, reliable transportation to attend Epic Flight Academy or be willing to relocate here during training.
• Finally, you must be able to present a Third Class Medical for the flight training scholarship.

High School Scholarship Application Details

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS OCTOBER 1, 2024

SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Our goal is to give applicants the opportunity to provide quality submissions and showcase their attitudes. We are interested in learning your views on flying, goal-setting, and other qualities.

Applicants should first review the requirements of the Scholarship Application below. Then, applicants should complete all steps, such as securing letters of recommendation. Lastly, they should upload all required documents.

What is included in your application?

• Upload PDF document containing Community Service Involvement & Extracurricular Activities, including Organization/Affiliation, Date and Duration, and Location (for pilots only)
• Upload PDF document containing responses to both of the following Short Essay prompts:
  • Short Essay 1: What personal attributes would you look for in a scholarship applicant? (for pilots only)
  • Short Essay 2: What is your motivation for your aviation training? (Include your goals.)
• Upload 2 Letters of Recommendation: At least one must be from a high school teacher, counselor, coach, or other school official. Both Letters of Recommendation may be from teachers, counselors, coaches, or other school officials. Letters of Recommendation must not be from anyone related to you, including a guardian. Letters of Recommendation should be from adults who have served in a supervisory role to you. Please ensure that the Letters of Recommendation include the reference’s contact information.
• Create YouTube Video: In two minutes or less, creatively explain why you feel that you are the strongest candidate to receive a scholarship. Upload the video to YouTube, and be prepared to provide the link in the application. (for pilots only)
• Upload Aviation-Related Photo: Provide us with an aviation-related photo of yourself in either jpg, jpeg, or png file format. If you win, we will share your photo on our website and in other scholarship materials.