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Find them near you. Chapter Programs and Activities Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund Chapter Leadership Training Chapter Leadership Training Scholar headsets provided by: The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program that is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA Chapters network.
Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provides up to $12,000 to deserving youths to help cover their flight training expenses, totaling $2,250,000 in annual scholarship funding. Core Scholarship Fund: All EAA and divisional chapters in the United States and Canada are eligible for a grant up to $12,000.
Matching Scholarship Fund: Chapters that have successfully mentored at least one Ray Scholar through flight training are eligible for a 25/75 matching scholarship. The chapter commits 25% of the award and Ray Foundation will fund the other 75%. Chapter Applications: Chapters apply annually from November 1 to January 31 for full $12,000 scholarships, and from November 1 to December 31 for matching scholarships.
Chapters that applied for full scholarships are approved by EAA in February. Chapters that applied for a matching scholarship are approved in January. Scholar Applications: Scholars nominated by chapters with a full scholarship apply from February through August 31 each year.
Those receiving a matching scholarship may apply starting in January. Applied scholars are approved by EAA on a monthly basis. The 2027 chapter application will open on November 1, 2026!
Ray Aviation Scholarship Chapter Portal Important: The portal above is for Ray Aviation Scholarship chapter coordinators only to submit chapter applications and progress reports for their scholars. Scholar candidates, please contact your EAA chapter's scholarship coordinator to learn how to apply for a Ray Aviation Scholarship. The Ray Aviation Scholarship is supported by the Ray Foundation.
Learn more about James C. Ray and the Ray Foundation › Chapter Eligibility and Requirements Find out what it takes to qualify your chapter to administer the EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship. Scholarship Coordinator Resources Find all the program materials and resources you need to administer a successful Ray Scholarship at your chapter.
Scholar Eligibility and Requirements Check out what it takes to earn this flight training scholarship from your local EAA Chapter. Check out these resources to help guide scholars through this scholarship program so they can succeed. Find additional flight training scholarship opportunities available through EAA Chapters.
Learn how Lightspeed Aviation is supporting Ray Scholars and their chapters. Webinar- EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship – Update for 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Pre-solo student pilots for the general scholarship. For the UND Aerospace Phoenix program, qualified veterans or authorized dependents who are 17 years old prior to beginning training. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $11,000 or $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Ray Aviation Scholarship Program is funded by Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Aviation Foundation (in partnership with the Ray Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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