King Schools NAFI Scholarship

Gives a flight instructor $5,000 toward an initial CFI rating or a CFI add on, plus King Schools courses and FIRCs for life.

From King Schools

Amount: Covers trainingThe award has included $5,000 toward the rating plus lifetime access to King Schools courses and FIRCs, a $20,000 value.
Deadline: Jan 6, 2027The 2027 application period opened on July 27, 2026.
Who can apply: Anyone
Where the money works: Depends on the award
Pays toward: Flight instructor

Requirements

Fill out the official King Schools NAFI application form.
Send two one page recommendation letters.
Write a typed 500 word essay about your aviation history, goals and financial need.
Send a professional resume.
Send copies of the front and back of your aviation certificates and your medical certificate.

How to apply

Download the 2027 interactive application PDF from the King Schools page.
Fill it out and save it.
Add your essay, resume, recommendation letters and certificate copies.
Email the completed package, since applications are accepted by email only.

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Checked Oct 7, 2026 against King Schools'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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