$2500 Scholarship for any Fixed-Wing Rating
Open to ages 15-25
US citizen or permanent resident
Must have a current FAA medical or eligible to hold one.
To apply for our aviation scholarships, we require applicants to create and share a video on social media. In the video, please share what inspired you to become a pilot, the rating you are applying for, and how the scholarship would help you achieve your aviation goals.
Make sure to include #MakeAPilot the content of your video.
After posting your video, you must also fill out the application form linked to the "Any Rating Scholarship!" button.
All complete applications will be reviewed, and winners will be notified by email.
Make-A-Pilot scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s flight school in one installment of $2,500. Recipients have one year from the date of award to use the funds. Any remaining balance after the one-year period will be returned to Make-A-Pilot for redistribution to other future aviators.
To ensure fairness and accessibility, please note the following rules for our social media application process:
Videos posted on Instagram Stories or other temporary social media platforms are not valid, as they expire after 24 hours.
Private social media platforms that our team is not able to access, such as Snapchat, are also not allowed.
The scholarship is not valid for the ATP certificate, but can be used for any other rating.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to reviewing your inspiring videos and helping you reach your aviation goals!
We encourage scholarship recipients to share their journey by posting videos of their training and exciting flying experiences on social media. This not only helps inspire others but also provides a great way to track progress and share accomplishments.
Please note that by sharing your videos, you are giving Make-A-Pilot permission to use them for future promotions.
$5000 Private Pilot Scholarships
Between the ages of 15-25
US citizen or permanent resident
Must read, write and speak English to FAA standards
Must be able to pass FAA medical
To apply for the Make-A-Pilot private pilot scholarship, you must post a video on social media describing why you want to fly, what inspired you to pursue this dream, your aviation goals, and how this scholarship would help you achieve them.
Make sure to include #MakeAPilot in the content of your video.
After posting your video, you must also fill out the application form linked to the "Private Pilot Scholarship!" button.
All complete applications will be reviewed, and winners will be notified by email.
Make-A-Pilot scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s flight school in two installments of $2,500. Recipients have one year from the date of award to use the funds. Any remaining balance after the one-year period will be returned to Make-A-Pilot for redistribution to other future aviators.
We encourage scholarship recipients to share their journey by posting videos of their training and exciting flying experiences on social media. This not only helps inspire others but also provides a great way to track progress and share accomplishments.
Please note that by sharing your videos, you are giving Make-A-Pilot permission to use them for future promotions