Financial resources for funding flight training. There are other grants and scholarships out there do your homework and apply for everything you are eligible for.
Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association (AOPA)
AOPA provides a wealth of information and resources for pilots and now includes pilot financing. Their flight training loans are quick, easy, and flexible. Application is online – you can find out all about their loan options here. AOPA also promotes aviation through scholarships. You can find out all about their scholarships here.
Pilot Finance provides loans for part-time flight training. They focus on the people who fly a few times a week and aim to fly recreationally. They put up an agreed amount of funding, you fly and the flight school sends invoices to Pilot Finance. You pay back interest and capital like any other loan.
Pilot Finance, Inc.
2101 Waukegan Road, Suite 101
Bannockburn, IL 60015-1836
(800) 667-0201
info@pilotfinance.com
Women In Aviation
WAI is an organization dedicated to advancing both women and men in aviation. Through networking, conferences, and scholarships, WAI encourages young people to pursue and prosper in aviation. Their website includes numerous scholarship opportunities from various companies for several areas in the aviation industry. You can find flight training scholarships among others here.
The Ninety-Nines
The Ninety-Nines have promoted women pilots since 1929. Each year, they host the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship along with chapter scholarships. You can find more information on scholarships here
Experimental Aviation Association
EAA’s scholarship program encourages, recognizes, and supports excellence among those studying the technologies and the skills of aviation. These annual scholarships help outstanding students who demonstrate financial need to accomplish their goals. You can find more information on scholarships here.