Applications are now available for an aviation scholarship to be awarded in 2026 by the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The scholarship is open to anyone…
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Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) Scholarship Opportunities
Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) is sponsoring scholarships available to support future aviators: Two $1,000 scholarships to be used for flight training at a MATA-member flight school. A $1,000 maintenance…
Fueling the Future of Aviation: Avfuel Honors Aviators With Annual Scholarship Awards
ANN ARBOR, Mich. —Avfuel Corporation proudly announces its 27th scholarship class, awarding $5,500 in funds to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation. In total, one AVTRIP scholarship recipient and…
Explore Aviation Scholarship Opportunities
MN Residents Scholarship Opportunities: The Minnesota Pilots Association would like to announce that the application window is now open for MN residents to apply for an aviation scholarship. We will…
EDUCATION: Overland Aviation & Partners Raise $20K For Make-A-Wish® North Dakota
WILLISTON, N.D. – Overland Aviation, in partnership with Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA) and Make-A-Wish® North Dakota, hosted the inaugural “Williston Plane Pull and Fly-In Movie” event, August 16, 2025….
EDUCATION: ‘Collective Effort’ Powers SIU Flying Salukis To 14th Straight Regional Title
By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, ILL. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis will return to familiar surroundings in May 2026 after capturing a 14th straight National Intercollegiate Flying Association…
EDUCATION: SIU Honors University Icon, Dr. David A. NewMyer
Southern Illinois University Carbondale dedicated the Dr. David A. NewMyer Lobby on November 14, 2025, recognizing a pioneer whose vision and leadership helped build one of the nation’s top aviation…
EDUCATION – Opening the Skies: A Global Celebration of Girls in Aviation Day
By Aletha Lenz Each September, “Girls in Aviation Day” connects thousands of young women around the world to the exciting world of aviation. Founded by Women in Aviation International (WAI)…
EDUCATION – Hands-On Learning Takes Center Stage at Global Aerospace Summit
Edwardsville, Illinois – The innovative opportunities exposing St. Louis-area students to the world of aerospace and avionics were on full display August 14 during a Global Aerospace Summit held in…
EDUCATION – GAMA Opens Registration for 2026 Aviation Design Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has officially opened registration for the 2026 Aviation Design Challenge. This annual competition, now in its fourteenth year, promotes careers in…
EDUCATION – Real fun, real learning: What does “getting youth interested in aviation” really look like?
An afternoon volunteering at the Vintage Aircraft Association’s Charles W. Harris Youth Aviation Center at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh In every General Aviation (GA) group I’ve worked with, people discuss with…
Whirly-Girls Open 2026 Scholarship Season
The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 scholarship season. Over the last few years, the organization has been growing and expanding not only…
Inspiring The Next Generation of Aviators As Students Take Flight At St. Louis Downtown Airport
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, ILL – Eighteen area high school juniors and seniors were introduced to the fascinating world of aviation during Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)’s inaugural Aviation Summer Sampler Camp, July…
Coe Launches Flight School, Aviation Management Program With The Eastern Iowa Airport
by Vanessa Miller Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – On the wings of a pilot and aviation staffing shortage threatening aircraft, airlines and…
The Need For Pilots Is Great & Growing…
Realizing This Need, Boeing Announces Scholarships For Pilot Training Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – Boeing Aircraft is investing $950,000 in scholarships for pilot…