Deadline Approaching for National Air Transportation Foundation Scholarship Applications

NATA awards several scholarships throughout the year to aviation college/university program and flight training students — as well as association members looking to continue their education. The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) is currently accepting applications for the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship and the NATA Business Scholarship. Multiple awards are available from $1,000 to $2,500 and the deadline to apply is the last Friday in December.

National Air Transportation Foundation Scholarships
The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF), the research and educational arm of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), offers several categories of scholarships:

Pioneers of Flight Scholarship - granted to college students in their sophomore or junior year who are enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.

Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship - granted to an initial or primary flight training student currently enrolled in an aviation program.

NATA Business Scholarship - granted to a NATA member company employee enrolled in a continuing education program for career advancement in general aviation.

Navigate Your Future Scholarship - granted to a graduating high school senior enrolled/accepted into an aviation-related program at an accredited college or university.

Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship - granted to a college student, currently holding a private pilot's license, who is enrolled in a flight program through an accredited college/university with aspirations to become a pilot.

Past Scholarship Recipients
Scholarship Selection Process

If you don't qualify for any of our scholarships listed above or you would like to view additional scholarships, please visit the University Aviation Association and/or Cappex. Good luck!