Student Scholarships

APPLICATION FOR ACP’S 2026 AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Our Mission is to assist applicants in the attainment of their aviation career goals. Scholarship award levels range from $1,000 or greater per scholarship, as funds become available.

Scholarships Available:

AVIATION TECHNOLOGY: Includes airframe and powerplant maintenance, avionics, and aerospace engineering
AVIATION MANAGEMENT (the Wilfred M. “Wiley” Post Scholarship) : Includes management of airlines, airports, FBOs, flight schools, and air traffic control.
PROFESSIONAL PILOT (the John W. “Reds” Macfarlane and the Arnold Palmer Scholarships): Includes training for career opportunities related to actually flying aircraft.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents. Applicants may attend school outside of Pennsylvania. Applicant may be enrolled in any of the following: a two- or four-year college program, a master’s degree program, a flight training program, or an aviation technology program. Applicants for the Professional Pilot Scholarship shall hold at least a Student Pilot Certificate and have soloed an aircraft.

Distribution of Scholarship Awards: Scholarship recipients will be notified by email or phone and by mail. Scholarship funds will be made co-payable to the scholarship winner and the organization where the applicant will be utilizing the scholarship funds. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the organization where the funds are to be utilized. Scholarship funds shall be returned to the Aviation Council if the applicant does not begin utilizing the funds within 120 days of receipt of the same.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted to the below form by July 7, 2026.

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Applicant Contact Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Country

Date of Birth *

Email Address *

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Education

Current School/Institution Name *

Current School/Institution City/State/Zip *

Field of Study or Major *

Expected Graduation Date *

Cumulative GPA to date *

Highest Level of Education Completed *

Degrees and / or Licenses You Will Receive Upon Graduation *

Short Essays

What sparked your interest in aviation? *0 / 250

Why are you seeking a career in aviation? *0 / 250

How do you feel that your current education will prepare you for success, both in your intended field and in general? *0 / 250

How will you be financing your education and how will a scholarship impact your plans? *0 / 250

How did you learn about the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania Scholarship? *0 / 250

Activities and Interests

List and briefly describe your extracurricular activities (e.g. memberships in organizations, sports, hobbies, volunteer work, etc.). *

Work Experience: Include Position, Employer, and Dates of Employment *

List honors or academic awards you have received, and/or any special projects you’ve been involved in, either at work or in school. *

How will you be financing your education and how will a scholarship impact your plans? *0 / 250

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Required Documents

Please attach the following REQUIRED documents

Please note: your application will not be considered complete unless all required documents below are attached. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Documents:

Your Resume
Proof of GPA

Applicants for the Professional Pilot Scholarship shall include:
1. PDF copy of your Student Pilot Certificate or highest-ranking certificate
2. Proof that you have soloed (PDF copy of logbook endorsement or a student license with solo endorsement)

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