Stripes to Bars Scholarship
Pays a flight school directly so veterans and current service members can earn FAA pilot certificates.
From Stripes to Bars
- Amount
- VariesAwards are made one at a time as funding allows, so the size is not fixed.
- Deadline
- Feb 28, 2027Applications are open January 1 through February 28 every year, and decisions are generally made by May 1.
- Who can apply
- Veterans and military
- Where the money works
- Depends on the awardThe money is paid to the flight training facility where you will train.
Requirements
- Must be serving now in good standing or have served in one of the eight federal uniformed services with a discharge other than dishonorable.
- Must hold an aviation medical certificate, first class for a career track and third class otherwise.
- Must have access to a flight training facility, equipment and an instructor.
- Must have transportation and schedule room to fly lessons weekly.
- Needs a copy of the DD-214 or service record with the Social Security number blacked out.
- Needs a letter of recommendation and a professional resume.
- Prior criminal history is not automatically disqualifying but each application is reviewed in full.
How to apply
- Get the FAA medical certificate that matches your goal.
- Collect your DD-214 or service record, a letter of recommendation and a resume.
- Between January 1 and February 28, fill out the form at apply.stripestobars.org.
- Upload every supporting document with your application.
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Checked Oct 7, 2026 against Stripes to Bars'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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