AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
At Apex ATC, we understand that scholarships are more than just awards, they’re a gateway to opportunity.
We know finding the right resources can be challenging, which is why we're passionate about making it easier. Apex ATC is your one-stop shop for aviation scholarships and support, helping our community soar toward academic and career success.
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🔹 AECOM FLY Scholarship
Eligibility: Students from racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse communities pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, or construction within aviation.
Award: Covers educational, coursework, and technology costs.
Deadline: Varies
Details: Offered through the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC).
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🔹 Delaware North Aviation Scholarship
Eligibility: Minority students enrolled in accredited universities interested in aviation or airport industry careers.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Details: Applicants should demonstrate community involvement.
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🔹 J.A. Watts, Inc. Diversity in Aviation Scholarship
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of color pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in architecture, construction management, engineering, or aviation.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Details: Focuses on students aiming for construction careers in aviation.
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🔹 Port of Oakland Community Scholarship
Eligibility: California Bay Area residents pursuing aviation-related degrees or certifications.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Details: Includes fields like air traffic control, aviation maintenance, and management.
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🔹 AWAM Scholarships (Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance)
Eligibility: Individuals pursuing careers in aviation maintenance.
Award: Varies
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Details: Offers a variety of maintenance-related scholarships.
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🔹 Ninety-Nines Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Women pilots seeking advanced flight, technical, or academic training.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Details: Provided by The Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women pilots.
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🔹 ISA+21 Scholarships (International Society of Women Airline Pilots)
Eligibility: Women pursuing careers as airline pilots.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Details: Supports aspiring female pilots in achieving airline careers.
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🔹 AAAE Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility: Accredited Airport Executives (A.A.E.s), their families, and endorsed students.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Details: Offered by the American Association of Airport Executives Foundation.
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🔹 Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Women pursuing STEM degrees related to aerospace.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: June 18, 2025
Details: Encourages women to pursue aerospace careers.
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🔹 Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Eligibility: Women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or engineering.
Award: $10,000
Deadline: Varies
Details: Established in 1938 to honor Amelia Earhart.
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🔹 National Aviation Explorer Scholarships
Eligibility: Active participants in an Aviation Explorer post.
Award: Up to $5,000
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Details: Supports aviation career exploration.
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🔹 Regional Airline Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Students in accredited aviation programs.
Award: $4,000
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Details: Supports the next generation of regional airline professionals.
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🔹 Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship
Eligibility: Pilots with a current medical certificate pursuing advanced training.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Details: Helps pilots advance in their training and careers.
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🔹 Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship
Eligibility: Full-time students pursuing aviation-related degrees.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Varies
Details: Supports students in aviation higher education.
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🔹 APEX ATC Scholarship
Eligibility: Pilots with a current medical certificate pursuing advanced flight training.
Award: $20,000 annually
Deadline: Rolling applications
Details: Created by APEX to invest in the next generation of aviation leaders.
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