The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship is a scholarship program that is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA Chapter network. Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provides up to $11,000 to deserving youths to help cover their flight training expenses, totaling $1,800,000 in annual scholarship funding.
EAA chapters apply for a scholarship, and if approved, the chapter then awards the scholarship to a youth or young adult to help them become a pilot. In addition to scholarship funding, the chapter also helps mentor the scholar and supports them on their path to becoming a licensed pilot.
This scholarship is available for candidates 16-19 years old who are pursuing a Private Pilot or Sport Pilot certificate, and for candidates 15-19 years old who are pursuing a Glider Pilot certificate.
Learn more at EAA.org/RayScholarship
We will soon be updating our page with current and past EAA Ray Aviation scholar accomplishments.
If you are interested in supporting our scholarships or youth outreach via a tax-deductible donation, please reach out to the chapter and we can set something up with you.
If you are a current Young Eagle or active chapter member between 16-19 and would like to be considered for one of our scholarships, please contact our scholarship coordinator at eaa443.scholarships@gmail.com.
