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.
NEW Scholarships just added!! 
* Flight Safety International Learjet 40/45 Maintenance Initial Training Course (10-day course, valued at $15,400) and Corporate Cabin Attendant Scholarship (4.5-day course, valued at $6300).
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 early 2026.   
Cash scholarships and training awards for pilots, maintenance and management students.

​Congratulations 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Grace Stachowiak - Western Michigan University
Miranda Goodison - Western Michigan University 
Magdelyn Rix - Western Michigan University






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Tristan McClendon - Western Michigan University
Ryan Minnick - ATP/CTP scholarship
  

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