NBAA Corporate Aircraft Association Scholarship for Future Aviation Leaders
Offered by NBAA Charities and the Corporate Aircraft Association
About This Scholarship
This NBAA Charities scholarship, funded by the Corporate Aircraft Association, supports people preparing for hands-on careers in business aviation. Four students each receive up to $1,250, paid directly to their school.
The award is open to aspiring aircraft maintenance professionals as well as future schedulers and dispatchers, pilots, and flight attendants, which makes it a fit for students in A&P maintenance programs and other aviation training tracks. Funds from this cycle must be used by December 31, 2027.
Applicants submit an essay, a resume, and two signed letters of recommendation. NBAA says the 2027 application will be available in April 2027, with a June 15, 2027 deadline.
Eligibility
- Aspiring business aviation maintenance professional, scheduler or dispatcher, pilot, or flight attendant
- U.S. citizen (the page's summary table also mentions permanent residents; confirm with NBAA)
- Limit of one NBAA Charities award per person every other year
- NBAA membership is not listed as a requirement
How To Apply
- Check the scholarship page for the 2027 application, which NBAA says will open in April 2027
- Write the required essay and prepare a resume
- Request two signed letters of recommendation
- Submit the complete package by June 15, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this only for pilots?
No. Aspiring maintenance professionals, schedulers and dispatchers, and flight attendants are eligible along with future pilots.
How is the money paid?
Checks of up to $1,250 are made payable to the recipient's school.
When must the award be used?
The page says funds must be used by December 31, 2027.