Apply now for AOPA flight training scholarships

The application window is now open for more than $1 million in awards from the AOPA Foundation.

Scholarships are available in multiple categories: primary (sport, recreational, and private pilot) certification, instrument and advanced ratings, and aviation maintenance technician certification. The awards, ranging from $2,500 to $14,000, can help significantly reduce training costs and accelerate your training.

There are also specially designated scholarships for high school students and AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum teachers to train for a private pilot certificate.

Learn more about available scholarships and eligibility requirements at aopa.org/scholarships. The application deadline is February 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

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Eric Radtke

It was his first airplane trip at age seven that made Eric decide to become a pilot. "While boarding the airplane, a flight attendant noticed my interest in the flight deck and urged me to go talk to the pilot. I give a lot of credit to that pilot for my career choice." He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and went on to an airline career. Eric now serves as Chief Instructor at Sporty's Academy and directs the University of Cincinnati’s Professional Pilot Training Program. In addition, Eric serves as a Captain in a Cincinnati-based corporate flight department.

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