FedEx Flight Training Scholarship

Pays $6,000 toward flight training, sent to your flight school.

From National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)

Amount: $6,000
Applications: Opens ~Jun 2027The 2026 cycle is closed and the 2027 application opens in June 2027.
Who can apply: Age 18 and upMembership: NGPA member
Where the money works: Any flight schoolNGPA sends the money to the flight school where you train.

Requirements

Must be an active NGPA member.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must hold at least a current third class FAA medical for flight training awards.
Must be pursuing aviation flight training.

How to apply

Join NGPA or renew so your membership is active.
Get at least a current third class FAA medical if you want a flight training award.
Wait for the application window to open in June 2027.
Open the apply link on the NGPA scholarship page and submit one application.

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Opens National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)'s own page. We never host an application.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 against National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)'s page. We list scholarships we think are relevant for our program, not every one out there. Deadlines and amounts can change, so confirm them there before you apply.

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