National Aviation Exploring Scholarship

The National Aviation Exploring Committee awards scholarships to recognize excellence among Aviation Explorers studying the technologies and the skills needed in the field of aviation. The sponsors that provide the scholarships are committed to aviation's future leadership. Applicant's description of their personal record should show that they can successfully complete the aviation career educational activity for which they are requesting the scholarship. Also, their personal record should show their involvement in life skills, citizenship, leadership, and character education experiences that add to the quality of life.

NOTE: If scholarship funds are used for training in the avionics, pilot, maintenance, or management categories, the flight training must be provided by the FAA Approved Part 141 and Part 61 school or through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree leading to an aviation profession.

Background

The National Aviation Exploring Committee awards scholarships annually to encourage Aviation Explorers to enter and complete an aviation curriculum.

National Aviation Committee Members know that aviation offers a variety of exciting, well-paying careers, and that qualified and motivated Aviation Explorers should be given encouragement and assistance in choosing a career in aviation. 

Through the years, the National Aviation Exploring Committee has been a supporter of projects designed to promote aviation to young people. This long-standing dedication to the Aviation Exploring community continues with the National Aviation Explorer Scholarship Program.

Applicant Eligibility and Checklist 

1. Applicant must be currently registered and active in an Aviation Explorer post.
2. Applicant must obtain parent or guardian signature on the application if under 18 years of age.
3. Applicant must provide a minimum of three recommendation letters from an aviation post advisor, aviation professional, teacher, employer, or community leaders. Recommendation letters should not come from family members.
4. All scholarship funds must be used within 24 months of receiving the scholarship award.

How to Apply

An Aviation Explorer can apply for any of the National Aviation Explorer scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 by submitting one standard application and other requested documentation by the deadline noted below. Aviation Explorer Scholarship recipients will be selected by members of the National Aviation Exploring Committee and will be notified by email no later than July 1st annually. Since applications are not carried over year to year previous applications can be updated and resubmitted to the local council.