Helicopter Training Scholarships

There are many ways to finance your flight training, with scholarships being one of the most common financing options. We have collected a number of high-quality scholarships for pilots below. Feel free to explore the suggestions, as well as reviewing other financing options. Most importantly, don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

Sallie Mae Scholarships

Sallie Mae is the largest search engine for scholarships and has 3 million scholarships within the tool worth over 16 billion dollars. When students create a profile within the scholarship tool, they are automatically entered into our monthly $1,000 scholarship drawing. Click here to access the Sallie Mae Scholarship tool and get started!

The American Association of University Women (AAUW)

The American Association of University Women (AAUW), AAUW is one of the world’s oldest leading supporters of graduate women’s education. Since 1888, it has awarded more than $135 million in fellowships, grants, and awards to 13,000 women from 150 countries. For the 2022–23 academic year, AAUW has awarded an unprecedented $6 million through its fellowships and grants programs to 320 scholars and community projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Learn more at the AAUW site.

The Pinky Brier Foundation

In 2004, Pinky Brier formed the Brier Foundation to assist young women in pursuing careers in aviation and other forms of transportation. The Brier Foundation maintains a scholarship and awards numerous scholarships each year to qualified candidates. This educational scholarship is intended to help young women get a head start and develop into productive, self-confident, and independent people. Pinky Brier believed in the possibility of anything. If you have the passion, your success will follow if you apply yourself and chase your dreams. Pinky Brier lived her dreams and has made provision for other women to assist them in achieving their dreams as well. Learn more here.

Helicopter Foundation International

This organization offers a variety of scholarships for helicopter pilot and technician training, as well as pilot resources, mentoring programs, educational seminars, internships, and more. Visit their website at helicopterfoundation.org.

Continental Aerospace Technologies

Current students and students that plan to attend within the year are eligible for a $5,000 scholarship from Continental Aerospace Technologies. Visit our announcement post to learn more and apply.