Aviation Maintenance scholarships

5 verified scholarships for aviation maintenance (A&P) and avionics students, sorted by deadline. The earliest deadline is Oct 31, 2026 (Work Ethic Scholarship Program) and the latest is Apr 1, 2027. General trade awards that cover aviation maintenance programs are included. Always confirm on the official site.

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Work Ethic Scholarship Program

$500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) · mikeroweWORKS Foundation · High school senior or graduate

U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or graduates enrolling in an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school (welding, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, automotive, diesel, aviation, commercial driving, LPN/associate nursing, cosmetology and more). Must sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and submit a video.

Awarded four times a year (deadlines Apr 30, Jun 30, Aug 30, Oct 31). If you miss one, apply for the next round.
WeldingHVAC/RElectrical & LineworkerPlumbingConstructionAutomotive, Diesel & CollisionCDL & TruckingAviation MaintenanceNursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Cosmetology & BarberingTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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PAMA / Aerospace Maintenance Council Scholarships

Varies · Professional Aviation Maintenance Association & AMC · Aviation maintenance student

Students pursuing careers in aviation maintenance (for example, FAA Part 147 AMT schools). See the AMC Scholarship Program for full eligibility.

Deadline Dec 15, 2026; awards presented April 2027.
Aviation MaintenanceTrade school
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NBAA Charities AMT Maintenance Scholarship

Varies · NBAA Charities · Aviation maintenance student or new A&P

U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are students at an FAA Part 147 school or newly certificated A&P mechanics. Requires an essay, resume, recommendation letter and transcript.

Opens Oct 6, 2026; complete package due Jan 10, 2027 (11 pm ET).
Aviation MaintenanceTrade school
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AEA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Varies (e.g., $2,500 Gogo scholarship) · Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student

High school seniors and college students planning to attend or attending an accredited avionics or aircraft maintenance program, with at least a 2.5 GPA.

One online application is considered for all student scholarships; submit by midnight April 1, 2027. Awards are for fall 2027 or spring 2028.
Aviation MaintenanceTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026

Rolling / year-round (1)

Open year-round

TechForce Foundation Scholarships

Varies (866 awards Jan–Jun 2026) · TechForce Foundation · High school or trade/technical student

Students training to become automotive, diesel, collision, aviation and other transportation technicians.

Rolling: new scholarship cycles open all year. Create a free TechForce account to see open cycles.
Automotive, Diesel & CollisionAviation MaintenanceTrade school
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What scholarships are there for aviation maintenance students?

Our verified list includes: Work Ethic Scholarship Program, PAMA / Aerospace Maintenance Council Scholarships, NBAA Charities AMT Maintenance Scholarship, AEA Educational Foundation Scholarships, TechForce Foundation Scholarships.

Does the Pell Grant pay for trade school?

Often yes. Pell can be used at accredited career and technical schools and community colleges that take part in federal student aid, for eligible certificate and diploma programs. Starting in 2026, Workforce Pell can also cover approved short programs of 8–15 weeks. Start with the FAFSA. See the guide.

What is the biggest trade school scholarship?

The mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship pays $500 to $34,000 and runs four rounds a year. The Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship awards 300 scholarships of $2,500 each, and many trade associations (AWS for welding, PHCC for plumbing and HVAC, IEC for electrical) run their own programs.

How often is this list updated?

Every week. Each official page is re-checked automatically, changed entries are reviewed, and passed deadlines disappear. Last update: Oct 15, 2026.