Experimental Aircraft Association Scholarships

Dreaming of becoming a pilot or getting an additional rating? EAA can help your aviation dreams become a reality. EAA’s scholarships are supported by dozens of donors, benefactors, and others who “pass it forward” by endowing these programs.

The scholarship application will be open October 1 - December 19, 2025. All recipients will be notified of their awards on March 2, 2026.

With the help of our generous donors, the EAA Aviation Foundation awarded over $135,000 each year to students to pursue flight training. This year, these awards helped 31 students pursue their dreams of flight.

One application is used for ALL scholarships; scholarship applicants will be considered for all scholarships for which they qualify. All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual scholarships and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation.

Application Considerations:

• We look for well-rounded applicants, who have a strong passion for aviation and have participated in aviation and non-aviation clubs, organizations, and extracurricular activities.
• Volunteering for local organizations, both aviation and non-aviation related, will highlight your application to the selection committee.
• While not required, we give preference to applicants who are an EAA member or a member of their local EAA chapter.
• We require a minimum 2.5 GPA required to apply. Some individual scholarships have their own GPA requirement that may be higher.
• To apply, you must be a citizen or resident of the United States or Canada, or be eligible to work or study in the United States or Canada, such as through a visa.