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Find similar grantsAERO Aviation Training Scholarships is sponsored by Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Scholarships for Kentucky individuals pursuing FAA-issued licenses or certifications, Bachelor of Science in Aviation, engineering degrees, or high-demand career and technical education credentials in aviation/aerospace fields.
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AERO Act Implementation - Ky. Council on Postsecondary Education The Kentucky Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense Investment Fund, known as the AERO Act, strengthens the state’s aviation workforce by fostering partnerships between Kentucky’s postsecondary aviation programs and the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries.
Through strategic investment, the AERO Act helps ensure a strong pipeline of skilled professionals ready to meet growing industry needs.
What the AERO Act Supports The AERO Act includes two funding categories: Aviation Training Scholarships (65%) to support individuals pursuing: FAA-issued licenses or certifications Bachelor of Science in Aviation High-demand career and technical education credentials Aviation Equipment Grants (35%) to support aviation training equipment for: Kentucky high school vocational programs Kentucky public postsecondary institutions All funding must come through a partnership between an aviation program and an industry partner.
Employer-education contributions to the fund are matched dollar-for-dollar Eligible participants include Kentucky-based postsecondary institutions and high school vocational programs that issue qualifying aviation or aerospace credentials.
Aviation Industry Partners Businesses that employ individuals with aviation or aerospace credentials and contribute Benefits of Participation Industry partners can attach conditions to scholarships, including employment commitments. Scholarship recipients must work in Kentucky for at least one year and may receive funding for up to two years. Training providers can access modern, high-quality equipment to enhance instruction.
Kentuckians benefit from reduced financial barriers and access to high-wage aviation Contributions are matched 1:1 by the AERO Act Fund. (All matching funds are subject to availability and state appropriation.)
Watch Our Informational Webinar As part of implementing the AERO Act (Aerospace Education Reinvestment Opportunity), the following have been appointed to the Kentucky AERO Advisory Committee: Dr. Aaron Thompson, president, Council on Postsecondary Education. Under KRS 164.
7011, Thompson will serve as committee chair; Council member Lindsey Case, aviation instructor, Lawrence County High School; Tristan Durbin, airport director, Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport; Martin Fryer, vice president of operations, FEAM Aero; Laura Jones, vice president, National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA); Luke McCowan, business operation manager, Middletown Composites; Brad Schwandt, Interim Commissioner of Aviation, Kentucky Department of Transportation; Bradley Simms, business development manager for the aerospace division, Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET); James Smith, director of new business development, Marshall Aviation, Marshall University; Todd Smith, director of aviation programs, Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Madisonville Campus; David Springer, senior director of engineering, UPS Airlines; and Curtis Wilson, senior director of emergent missions, General Atomics Aeronautical
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Kentucky residents enrolled in or pursuing qualifying aviation-related programs; recipients must commit to working in Kentucky for at least one year. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for AERO Aviation Training Scholarships are due July 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
AERO Aviation Training Scholarships is funded by Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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