Michigan Business Aviation Foundation to administer all scholarship programs

​MBAA is proud to partner with the Michigan Business Aviation Foundation (MBAF) as we continue to support the next generation of business aviation professionals.  We thank our partners and donors for their continued support.

2026 Scholarship Opportunities!


WACS:  Women's Aviation Career Symposium Scholarship:
Scholarships are available for pilot/flight training, maintenance training, professional development, or any form of aviation education. Applicants must be a high school junior or higher. The applicant and training program must be in one of the Great Lakes States. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit a 500-word essay, resume, and one letter of recommendation. Scholarship amount and quantity will be determined based on number of applications. The deadline to apply is December 31st, 2025. Winners will be notified by email by the end of January and are requested to attend the event on February 28th, 2026. 
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/WomensAviationCareerSymposium2026
 
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MBAA/MBAF Scholarships:
**The 2026 application window will be open in February 2026.   
Cash scholarships and training awards for pilots, maintenance and management students!

Congratulations 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Morgan Boyd - Flight Safety International Maintenance Initial
Alexander Carpenter - Williams International Engine Training
Keaton Jeffrey - Williams International Engine Training
Noah Brown - FlightSafety Principles of Troubleshooting Training
Owen Smith - Cash Scholarship
Leo Ngoune - CAE Maintenance Initial Training
Grace VanVels - Collins Aerospace Pro Line Training
Emily Cemazar (WMU)
Matthew Stiffler (WMU)
Preston Matheny - Giving Wings Aviation LLC
Alex Young - Northwestern Michigan College   

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