Aviation Maintenance scholarships for high school students

3 aviation maintenance scholarships that high school students (often seniors or CTE students) can apply for. The largest award listed is $500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) from mikeroweWORKS Foundation. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Sponsors include Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation, TechForce Foundation, mikeroweWORKS Foundation. 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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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

How many aviation Maintenance scholarships for high school students are open right now?

3 as of Oct 15, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for aviation Maintenance scholarships for high school students?

Work Ethic Scholarship Program closes on Oct 31, 2026. The last one listed here closes on Apr 1, 2027.

What are the biggest aviation Maintenance scholarships for high school students?

Work Ethic Scholarship Program ($500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100)); AEA Educational Foundation Scholarships (Varies (e.g., $2,500 Gogo scholarship)); TechForce Foundation Scholarships (Varies (866 awards Jan–Jun 2026)).