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.
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
Fantastic news—congratulations to Dominic Pieper on passing his check ride on October 15th. He is EAA Chapter 586's first Ray Aviation Scholar to complete the process of getting his private pilot's license.
We are proud to announce our 2025 Ray Aviation Scholar: TJ Hess
Congratulations to our Ray Aviation Scholar, TJ Hess, on completing his first solo flight!
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