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The AOPA Foundation is awarding $2.2 million in scholarships—the largest amount in the foundation’s history—to nearly 400 recipients out of more than 6,800 who applied.
A little more than half of the money provides $12,900 for at least 80 high school students and up to 20 teachers to be used toward their private pilot certificate.
Other scholarships offered by the AOPA Foundation include:
“These scholarships are life changing, in many cases,” said Taz Thomas, AOPA scholarship program manager. “We’ve seen past recipients go on to work in every corner of the aviation industry. We are excited to see where this year’s awardees—who come from every part of the country and background—go in their aviation journey.”
“The biggest barrier to getting into aviation is the cost. We are honored to work with generous donors, such as the Ray Foundation, who are dedicated to investing in the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals,” said AOPA Foundation Senior Vice President Elizabeth Tennyson.
To be eligible, applicants must meet scholarship-specific criteria and hold a current AOPA membership, which is free for high school students. The application window for 2026 AOPA Foundation scholarships will open on October 6, 2025.
The AOPA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Its scholarships and programs are not funded by AOPA member dues, but by generous donations from individuals and organizations. To learn how you can support its mission, visit foundationa.aopa.org.
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