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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.
Individuals who have received NBAA Charities scholarships have gone on to even more successful careers in business aviation. “It’s very rewarding to see where these professionals have started and where they are today,” says NBAA Manager, Professional Development Molly Hitch, who coordinates the scholarships. “Helping one another in this industry is what a career in business aviation is all about.”
Take advantage of these offerings to ascend in your aviation career; apply for an NBAA Charities scholarship today.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
The following scholarship programs have upcoming application deadlines. This page is updated regularly as new applications become available.
Scholarships for Students
NBAA Charities currently offers the following scholarships to highly qualified students studying aviation-related curricula at institutions of higher learning.
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Application Deadline
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Jul. 26, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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- Full-time undergraduate enrolled or accepted into an aviation management program at an NBAA/UAA member school;
- rising sophomore or higher standing,
- with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Award Amount
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$5,000 for educational costs |
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Application Deadline
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Jul. 26, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Undergraduate student pursuing a career in business aviation management at an NBAA/UAA institution who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to customer service. |
Award Amount
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$2,500 for educational costs |
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Application Deadline
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Jul. 26, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Aspiring business aviation schedulers or dispatchers, maintenance professionals, pilots or flight attendants. |
Award Amount
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Funds of up to $2,500 will be awarded to 4 individuals |
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Application Deadline
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Feb. 28, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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A student currently enrolled in an FAR part 147 A&P program. |
Award Amount
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Funds of $1,000 to be used for educational costs. |
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Application Deadline
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Jul. 26, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Full-time undergraduate students enrolled or accepted into an aviation management program at an NBAA/UAA member 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
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Five awards of $4,500 for educational costs |
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Application Deadline
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Nov. 30, 2018 |
Target Candidate
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- Full-time undergraduate enrolled in aviation-related curricula at an NBAA/UAA member school
- Rising sophomore or higher standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
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Award Amount
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A minimum of $1,000 towards educational costs |
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Application Deadline
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Jul. 26, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Business aviation maintenance technician |
Award Amount
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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.
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Application Deadline
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Feb. 28, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Current or aspiring business aviation maintenance technicians. |
Award Amount
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One of 37 courses donated by 18 education and training providers. |
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Application Deadline
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Jul. 26, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Business aviation professionals |
Award Amount
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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. |
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Application Deadline
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Jul. 26, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Aviation managers who are also qualified CAM exam candidates in pursuit of their CAM certification—or current CAMs pursuing recertification. |
Award Amount
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CAM Candidates: $1,225; Current CAMs: $300 |
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Application Deadline
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Sep. 15, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Business aviation professionals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to customer service, life-long learning and helping others. |
Award Amount
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Funds of up to $2,500 to attend professional training with a particular emphasis on customer service. There will be 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-BACE. |
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Application Deadline
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Feb. 1, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Current business aviation professionals. |
Award Amount
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Funds of up to $2,500 to be used for professional/educational training |
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Application Deadline
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Nov. 30, 2017 |
Target Candidate
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Business aviation professionals |
Award Amount
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Funds up to $1,225 to be used for candidates in pursuit of CAM certification or advanced safety-related courses. |
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Application Deadline
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Feb. 28, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Current or aspiring business aviation flight attendants and flight technicians. |
Award Amount
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Monetary prize and training |
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Application Deadline
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Feb. 28, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Current or aspiring business aviation maintenance technicians and military personnel transitioning to business aviation. |
Award Amount
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Two Falcon Jet aircraft initial maintenance courses, plus travel expenses |
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Application Deadline
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Nov. 30, 2018 |
Target Candidate
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Individuals entering the business aviation industry, or current aviation professionals seeking to expand their career in international operations. |
Award Amount
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Educational or training costs up to $9,000 |
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Application Deadline
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Aug. 9, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Aviation professionals who are also qualified CAM exam candidates in pursuit of their CAM certification |
Award Amount
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$1,225 to cover CAM application fee, CAM Study Guide, exam registration fee and registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) |
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Application Deadline
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Nov. 30, 2018 |
Target Candidate
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Aviation professionals and students interested in attending the annual NBAA Leadership Conference for education about flight department management. |
Award Amount
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Complimentary Leadership Conference registration, plus $850 to cover related expense |
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Application Deadline
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Oct. 11, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers |
Award Amount
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Various. Review the training options below. |
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Application Deadline
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Oct. 11, 2019 |
Target Candidate
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Current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers |
Award Amount
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Educational costs up to $10,000 for continuing scheduler/dispatcher education or training. |
For More Information
NBAA Charities is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, and 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-percent administrative fee.
For more information, click on the links above to individual scholarship pages, or direct questions to NBAA's Tyler Austin at (202) 783-9267 or scholarships@nbaa.org.'
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