Major William James Head Aviation Scholarship

Gives an Alaskan $2500 toward a professional piloting career.

From Alaska Airmen's Association

Amount: $2,500Funded by Beluga Air with matching funds from the association.
Applications: Not announced yetThe page no longer lists dates for this award. It only says fall maintenance scholarships open September 1.
Who can apply: Alaska residents
Where the money works: Any flight school
Pays toward: Private pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-engine, Flight instructor, ATP

Requirements

Must be an Alaskan pursuing aviation training.
Must be working toward a professional piloting career.

How to apply

Read the applicant information on the how to apply page.
Open the online application portal through the Apply Now link.
Pick the piloting scholarship category and submit your application.

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Opens Alaska Airmen's Association's own page. We never host an application.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 against Alaska Airmen's Association'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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