The NBAA Charities scholarship program, generously supported by NBAA member donors, offers nearly $100,000 annually in cash awards as tuition reimbursement for enrolled students and nearly the same amount in monetary and training awards for working professionals in business aviation, including pilots, maintenance professionals, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight technicians.
Scholarships
Upcoming Application Deadlines
The following scholarship programs have upcoming application deadlines. This page is updated regularly as new applications become available.
Dec. 16, 2024 | AMT Maintenance Scholarships |
Dec. 16, 2024 | Hank Hilsmann Memorial Scholarship |
Dec. 30, 2024 | International Operators Scholarship |
Scholarships for Students
NBAA Charities currently offers the following scholarships to highly qualified students studying aviation-related curricula at institutions of higher learning. These scholarships are typically offered on an annual basis with each scholarship’s application available at least 30 days before the application deadline.
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Al Conklin and Bill de Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
- Full-time undergraduate enrolled or accepted into an aviation management program at two or four year school;
- rising sophomore or higher standing,
- with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Award Amount
Up to $5,000 for educational costs -
Corporate Aircraft Association Scholarship for Future Aviation Leaders
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
Aspiring business aviation schedulers or dispatchers, maintenance professionals, pilots or flight attendants. Award Amount
Funds of up to $1,250 will be awarded to 4 individuals -
John F. Rahilly Memorial Scholarship for Future A&P Technicians Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
A student currently enrolled in an FAR part 147 A&P program. Award Amount
Funds of $1,000 to be used for educational costs. -
Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
Full-time undergraduate students enrolled or accepted into an aviation management program at an two or four year school; rising sophomore or higher standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Candidates should possess a passion for aviation and demonstrate honesty, integrity and selflessness.Award Amount
Five awards of $4,500 for educational costs -
Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
- Students currently enrolled in a university aviation program that is a member of UAA and NBAA (preference will be given to AABI-accredited institutions)
- Sophomore standing or higher
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Award Amount
Two awards of $1,500 each, made payable directly to the institution in which the student is enrolled -
UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
- Full-time undergraduate enrolled in aviation-related curricula at an NBAA/UAA member school
- Rising sophomore or higher standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Award Amount
A minimum of $1,000 towards educational costs -
William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
Business aviation maintenance technician Award Amount
Two awards of $2,500 for educational costs
Scholarships for Working Professionals
In addition to offering scholarships for students, NBAA Charities also offers several monetary and training scholarships to promote professionalism and career advancement for aviation professionals such as flight department managers, pilots, maintenance technicians, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight technicians. These scholarships are administered by NBAA standing committees and would not be possible without the generous financial support of NBAA member donors.These scholarships are typically offered on an annual basis with each scholarship’s application available at least 30 days before the application deadline.
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AMT Maintenance Scholarships
Application Deadline
Dec. 16, 2024 Target Candidate
Current or aspiring business aviation maintenance technicians. Award Amount
One of several courses donated by 14 education and training providers. -
C&W Family Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
Business aviation professionals Award Amount
Funds of up to $2,500 to be used for advanced aviation professional education. Examples would be the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program, Professional Development Program (PDP) courses and other advanced aviation courses. -
Certified Aviation Manager Scholarship
Application Deadline
Jul. 26, 2019 Target Candidate
Aviation managers who are also qualified CAM exam candidates in pursuit of their CAM certification—or current CAMs pursuing recertification. Award Amount
CAM Candidates: $1,225; Current CAMs: $300 -
Cheri Rudd Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
Business aviation professionals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to customer service, life-long learning and helping others. Award Amount
Funds of up to $2,500 to attend professional training with a particular emphasis on customer service. There will be up to two awards each year. Examples of training within the scope of this scholarship award include, but are not limited to: NBAA Leadership Conference, NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, Disney Institute, Ritz-Carlton, NBAA PDP Courses. -
Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship
Application Deadline
Jul. 31, 2024 Target Candidate
Current or aspiring business aviation flight attendants and flight technicians. Award Amount
Monetary and training awards -
Hank Hilsmann Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline
Dec. 16, 2024 Target Candidate
Current or aspiring business aviation maintenance technicians and military personnel transitioning to business aviation. Award Amount
Two Falcon Jet aircraft initial maintenance courses, plus travel expenses -
International Operators Scholarship
Application Deadline
Dec. 30, 2024 Target Candidate
Individuals entering the business aviation industry, or current aviation professionals seeking to expand their career in international operations. Award Amount
Educational or training costs up to $9,000 -
Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
Aviation professionals who are also qualified CAM exam candidates in pursuit of their CAM certification Award Amount
$1,799 to cover CAM application fee, CAM Study Guide, exam registration fee and registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) -
Leadership Conference Scholarship
Application Deadline
Nov. 17, 2024 Target Candidate
Aviation professionals interested in developing their leadership skills by attending the annual NBAA Leadership Conference. Award Amount
Complimentary Leadership Conference registration and a small travel stipend -
Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship
Application Deadline
Nov. 4, 2024 Target Candidate
Current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers Award Amount
Various. Review the training options below. -
Schedulers and Dispatchers Monetary Scholarship
Application Deadline
Nov. 4, 2024 Target Candidate
Current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers Award Amount
Up to $10,000 for continuing scheduler/dispatcher education or training -
Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro) Scholarship
Application Deadline
Aug. 12, 2024 Target Candidate
Young Professionals in Business Aviation Award Amount
Various Training Awards
For More Information
NBAA Charities is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. All donations made to NBAA Charities are tax deductible. Companies wishing to donate funds or training awards in support of scholarships may make donations by check payable to “NBAA Charities” and sent to:
NBAA Charities
1200 G St. NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Note the name of the specific scholarship in the check "remarks" field. All monetary donations to NBAA Charities will include a 10% administrative fee.
Direct all questions about the NBAA scholarship program to NBAA’s Molly Hitch at 202-783-9353 or scholarships@nbaa.org.