L3Harris Flight Academy
Aviation Scholarships
The Pilot Pathways Scholarships have been designed to help improve diversity of the flight deck by offering financial assistance to those that otherwise might not be able to follow their dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Our flight training scholarships
Our flight training scholarships, known as the Pilot Pathway Scholarships, are among the most sought-after forms of financial aid for aspiring pilots!
By applying for the Pilot Pathways Scholarships cadets could receive up to $30,000 toward the cost of pilot training for our Professional Pilot Program (PPP) or Accelerated Airline Pilot Track (AAPT).
Pilot training scholarships are just one way to fund your training. Our accreditation gives cadets access to other sources of funding; state loans, student loans such as Meritize and Sallie Mae and Federal Financial Aid, which can be combined with a pilot scholarship.
You may also have the chance to receive 100% flight school loans or Federal Financial Aid to fund pilot training!
How to apply?
To apply for a Pilot Pathways Scholarship, click the ‘Request info’ button to open an inquiry form. Please enter your personal details and reference the specific Scholarship within the questions or comments section.
Once we receive your request, one of our Admissions Officers will get in touch with you to discuss your pilot training journey and walk you through the application process.
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Why apply for one of our Pilot Pathways Scholarships?
Pilot training can cost as much as $100,000 for training, supplies, exams, and accommodation combined, but we don’t want funding to be an obstacle for aspiring pilots.
With a flight training scholarship, you will receive funding towards your pilot training. It’s our way of helping you realize your aviation career aspirations.
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Do you have any questions about starting your pilot training journey at L3Harris Flight Academy? Please send us a message and an Admissions Officer will be happy to assist.
Veterans Scholarship
2 x $15,000 Pilot Pathways Scholarships towards pilot training at L3Harris Flight Academy!
L3Harris Flight Academy is proud to support the transition from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to a civilian career and are offering two $15,000 Scholarships to be used towards flight training costs at our Flight Academy in Sanford, Florida.
Apply the skills and experience you acquired from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces towards an exciting, rewarding career as a commercial pilot.
Our pilot programs are Nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and are designed to take cadets with little or no experience and train them to become the commercial airline pilots of the future.
Who is eligible?
The L3Harris Pilot Pathways Veterans Scholarships are open to all Honorably Discharged U.S. Veterans who enroll into the L3Harris Flight Academy Professional Pilot Program (PPP) or Accelerated Airline Pilot Track (AAPT).
Scholarship Status: CLOSED
Applications for the Pilot Pathways Veterans Scholarship must be received before 14 September 2021. The Scholarships will be awarded on 11 November 2021.
Entry requirements
To qualify for the Pilot Pathways Veterans Scholarship:
- You must be an honorably discharged U.S. veteran
- Apply to our PPP or AAPT programs at our Sandford campus, Florida
- Be self-sponsored
- Not be the recipient of any other pilot training Scholarships from L3Harris
Veteran Scholarship FAQs & terms and conditions
How are the funds for the Veterans Scholarship awarded?
If awarded the full $15,000 Scholarship, the payout is as follows:
- 1/2 awarded after add/drop period
- 1/2 awarded at beginning of Term 2
Who is the Veterans Scholarship open to?
This aviation Scholarship is open to any honorably discharged U.S. veteran that enrolls in our Professional Pilot Program or Accelerated Airline Pilot Track at our Flight School in Sanford, Florida.
When will the Veterans Scholarship be open until? What is the deadline to apply?
The deadline for applications for the Veterans Scholarship is 14 September 2021. L3Harris has the right to pause or close the scholarship at any time.
How many Veteran Scholarships are being offered?
We are offering 2 x $15,000 Veterans Scholarships.
What happens if I am unsuccessful in obtaining an Veterans Scholarship?
If you are not awarded a Scholarship, you may still be admitted to L3Harris Flight Academy! L3Harris has various other funding options, including the acceptance of VA Benefits (GI Bill) and Federal Financial Aid (for those who qualify), for those who qualify and Meritize or Sallie Mae flight school student loans. If you do not win the Veterans Scholarship, contact an Admissions Officer about your next steps.
Do I have to come from a wealthy or elite background to secure the Veterans Scholarship?
All applications are treated with the same status, regardless of your financial or familial background.
How much would I need to pay if I am awarded the Veterans Scholarship?
The L3Harris Pilot Pathways Veterans Scholarship will only offer partial funding towards training at L3Harris. The amount of additional funding needed will depend on the pilot training Scholarship amount you win. Example: The Professional Pilot Program base course fee is $83,995, so if you were awarded the full $15,000 you would still be required to pay $68,995. We do have other funding options available, including the GI Bill and Federal Financial Aid for those who qualify that can be combined with a Pilot Pathways Scholarship.
Am I eligible for other financial aid if I am awarded the Veterans Scholarship?
Yes, you may be eligible for other forms of Financial Aid in addition to the Veterans Scholarship. Those qualified could be eligible to use the GI Bill, Federal Student Aid, private funding sources, or even additional flight school scholarships from other organizations.
Veterans Scholarship terms and conditions
1) Applicants must have applied as a new student to L3Harris Flight Academy.
2) Applicant must be self-sponsored and not sponsored by any airline/university/etc.
3) Applicants must have completed financial aid requirements or confirmed cash payments. (Cash payment plan still requires $10K prior to starting and $6K per month until balance is paid).
4) Funds from any L3Harris Airline Academy Scholarship may only be used towards the total cost of education in the Accelerated Airline Pilot Track (AAPT) or Professional Pilot Program (PPP).
5) Recipients must graduate from the Accelerated Airline Pilot Track or Professional Pilot Program in order to remain eligible.
6) For students receiving financial aid: If the scholarship award creates an over-award (any award that exceeds your total cost of education) a refund will be issued to the lender to reduce your financial aid award.
7) The scholarship is nontransferable.
8) The scholarship is forfeited if student withdraws from the program.
9) Students cannot be awarded more than one L3Harris Airline Academy Scholarship.
10) Financial aid (which includes a scholarship) is only available for those who qualify.
11) SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED.
For more information, please visit our guide to pilot training scholarships.
Get in touch today and start your journey!
Do you have any questions about starting your pilot training journey at L3Harris Flight Academy? Please send us a message and an Admissions Officer will be happy to assist.
High School Senior Merit Scholarship
1 x $30,000 Pilot Pathways Scholarship and 1 x $20,000 Pilot Pathways Scholarship towards pilot training at L3Harris Flight Academy!
L3Harris is committed to ensuring that a career as a commercial airline pilot is accessible to as many talented aspiring pilots as possible. That is why we have launched two Pilot Pathways High School Scholarships, one for $30,000 and the second for $20,000, that will be awarded to those that demonstrate passion and aptitude for a career as a commercial pilot.
Our pilot programs are Nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and are designed to take cadets with little or no experience and train them to become the commercial airline pilots of the future.
So, if you are thinking about your next steps after High School why not consider pilot training? Make L3Harris Flight Academy the first step to a rewarding career that offers opportunity and could even take you around the world.
Who is eligible?
The L3Harris Pilot Pathways High School Scholarships are open to all High School seniors who enroll into the L3Harris Flight Academy Professional Pilot Program (PPP) or Accelerated Airline Pilot Track (AAPT).
Scholarship Status: CLOSED
Applications for the Pilot Pathways High School Scholarship must be received before 31 October 2021. The Scholarships will be awarded in December 2021.
Entry requirements
To qualify for the Pilot Pathways High School Scholarship you will need to:
- Be a High School senior
- Enroll in an L3Harris pilot training program as a new student
- Apply to our PPP or AAPT programs at our Sandford campus, Florida
- Be self-sponsored
- Not be the recipient of any other pilot training Scholarships from L3Harris
High School Senior Merit Scholarship FAQs & terms and conditions
How are the funds awarded for the High School Senior Merit Scholarship?
Scholarship funds are awarded at different phases of training, as follows:
- Immediate Tuition Credit
- Upon completion of Private Pilot Certificate
- Upon completion of Instrument Rating
- Upon completion of Commercial Single Engine Certificate
Who is the High School Senior Merit Scholarship open to?
The L3Harris Pilot Pathways High School Scholarships are open to all High School seniors who enroll into the L3Harris Flight Academy Professional Pilot Program (PPP) or Accelerated Airline Pilot Track (AAPT).
When will the High School Senior Merit Scholarship be open until? What is the deadline to apply?
The deadline for applications for the High School Scholarship is 31 October 2021. L3Harris has the right to pause or close the Scholarship at any time.
How many High School Senior Merit Scholarships are being offered?
We are offering 2 x High School Scholarships. 1 x $30,000 scholarship and 1 x $20,000.
What happens if I am unsuccessful in obtaining a High School Senior Merit Scholarship?
If you are not awarded a Scholarship, you may still be admitted to L3Harris Flight Academy! L3Harris has various other funding options, including Federal Student Aid (for those who qualify) via the FAFSA, for those who qualify. If you do not win the High School Scholarship, contact your Admissions Officer about your next steps.
Do I have to come from a wealthy or elite background to secure this High School Senior Merit Scholarship?
All applications are treated with the same status, regardless of your financial or familial background.
How much will I need to pay if I am awarded the High School Senior Merit Scholarship?
The L3Harris High School Scholarship will only offer partial funding towards training at L3Harris Flight Academy. The amount of additional funding needed will depend on the pilot training scholarship amount you win. Example: The Professional Pilot Program base course fee is $83,995. If you were awarded the full $30,000 you would still be required to pay $53,995.
We do have other funding options available, including Federal Student Aid via the FAFSA, for those who qualify.
Am I eligible for other financial aid if I am awarded the High School Senior Merit Scholarship?
Yes, you may be eligible for other forms of Financial Aid in addition to the High School Senior Merit Scholarship. Those qualified could be eligible to use Federal Student Aid, private funding sources, or even aviation scholarships from other organizations.
High School Senior Merit Scholarship terms and conditions
1) Applicants must have applied as a new student to L3Harris Flight Academy.
2) Applicant must be self-sponsored and not sponsored by any airline/university/etc.
3) Applicants must have completed financial aid requirements or confirmed cash payments. (Cash payment plan still requires $10K prior to starting and $6K per month until balance is paid).
4) Funds from any L3Harris Flight Academy Scholarship may only be used towards the total cost of education in the Accelerated Airline Pilot Track (AAPT) or Professional Pilot Program (PPP).
5) Recipients must graduate from the Accelerated Airline Pilot Track or Professional Pilot Program in order to remain eligible.
6) For students receiving financial aid: If the scholarship award creates an over-award (any award that exceeds your total cost of education) a refund will be issued to the lender to reduce your financial aid award.
7) The scholarship is nontransferable.
8) The scholarship is forfeited if student withdraws from the program.
9) Students cannot be awarded more than one L3Harris Flight Academy Scholarship.
10) Financial aid (which includes a scholarship) is only available for those who qualify.
11) SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED.
Get in touch today and start your journey!
Do you have any questions about starting your pilot training journey at L3Harris Flight Academy? Please send us a message and an Admissions Officer will be happy to assist.
Diversity Scholarship
5 x $15,000 Pilot Pathways Scholarships towards pilot training at L3Harris Flight Academy!
To show our commitment to increasing diversity on the flight deck we will soon be launching five Pilot Pathways Diversity Scholarships of up to $15,000 to be used towards pilot training at L3Harris Flight Academy. The Scholarships are designed to encourage cadets from under-represented groups within aviation including women, African-American, Hispanic and LGBTQ+ communities.
Our pilot programs are Nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and are designed to take cadets with little or no experience and train them to become the commercial airline pilots of the future.
Who is eligible?
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Pilot Pathways Scholarships further information
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Request infoOther flight training scholarships
If you are considering applying for an alternative pilot training scholarship to fund your journey to becoming a pilot, you may find the following links useful for conducting research:
The Sallie Mae Scholarship Search is a free way to get access to more than 6 million college scholarships worth up to $30 billion. All scholarships are approved, current and new scholarships are added daily.
University Aviation Association
The UAA offers resources on aviation scholarships, including their own UAA scholarships and a Collegiate Aviation Scholarship Catalog to help you find the right funding for your pilot training aspirations.
National Business Aviation Association
Funded by their generous NBAA Charities Scholarship program, the NBAA are able to offer over $100,000 annual to student flight school scholarships. Their scholarships are available to both students and working professionals.
Women in Aviation, International
Established to empower women in aviation careers, WAI offers scholarships and support to those pursuing careers in both aviation and aerospace.
National Air Transportation Foundation
The National Air Transport Foundation provides scholarships and guidance to students enrolled in full-time aviation courses or college programs.
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
Each year the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals offers aviation scholarships to give minorities equal opportunities to study and pursue careers in aerospace, awarding over 30 scholarships last year alone.
The Airline Pilots Association provides in-depth guides to pursuing a career in aviation and a catalog of pilot training scholarships to help every aspiring pilot find the course and funding to suit them.
Each year The Ninety-Nines Inc offers specialized pilot scholarships to encourage more women to pursue careers in aviation, with their Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship has helped over 750 women train to be a pilot since its creation.
Spanning 75 different countries, the AOPA provides a useful guide to finding funding and airline pilot training scholarships to suit your experience level and career aspirations.
Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration provides useful information on the latest aviation regulations, policies, licenses, and certificates, as well as a comprehensive guide to the latest aviation school scholarships.
Money2Fly is a one-stop site for the latest flight school scholarships and grants, providing detailed information on scholarships available exclusively to female students as well as scholarships open to all genders.
The Aviation Scholarships website offers a pool of resources on pursuing a career or training in aviation. With dedicated sections on securing aviation school scholarships and funding.
General Scholarships’ ‘Featured College Scholarships’ finder helps aspiring pilots to filter scholarships based on application structure and available funding to find a scholarship that suits them best.
The NGPA is the largest LGBTQ+ aviation organization in the world. Supporting aspiring LGBTQ+ pilots and aviation enthusiasts receive funding support through their NGPA flight academy scholarship program to realize their dream of becoming a pilot.
For U.S. veterans looking for more scholarship opportunities, Affordable Colleges offers a useful guide to finding the right funding. Affordable Colleges provides information on scholarships to colleges and universities across the world as well as designated aviation scholarships for aspiring pilots.
Funding alternatives to pilot scholarships
Pilot Pathways Scholarships and alternative pilot scholarships are just one approach to funding. L3Harris also offers financial aid options to qualifying students in the form of federal funding and private loans. Federal funding and state or private loans can be used alongside a Pilot Pathways Scholarship to fund your pilot training.
We can offer Federal Financial Aid to qualifying students as our flight school is accredited in the same way as a college in the United States. Federal Financial Aid is available to USA citizens enrolled in our PPP and could cover up to 100% of your pilot training costs. If you are interested in an AAPT program or another pilot training program, you can also apply for state or private loans.
For more information on pilot training costs and funding your aviation training, take a look at our pilot training cost page.
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