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Frequently Asked Questions
I live in Puerto Rico, am I eligible to apply for this scholarship?

As a resident of Puerto Rico, you are eligible to apply for our scholarship.

I am a citizen of Canada, does this preclude me from applying for this scholarship?

Please refer to the “Am I Eligible?” section below to find your exact situation and answer.

I am a citizen of another country, does this preclude me from applying for this scholarship?

Please refer to the “Am I Eligible” section below to find your exact situation and answer.

I have a commercial pilot certificate. Can this scholarship be used for my CFI/CFII/MEI training?

Yes, it is acceptable to utilize the scholarship award for any certificate or rating from a private pilot certificate through any of the instructor certifications, or for specialized flight training courses.

I am a private pilot/commercial pilot/CFI/CFII/MEI. Can this scholarship be used for specialized flight training courses such as aerobatic training, mountain flying, etc.?

Yes, it is acceptable to utilize the scholarship award for any certificate or rating from a private pilot certificate through any of the instructor certifications, or for specialized flight training courses.

I am a commercial pilot/CFI/CFII/MEI that has enough hours to qualify for a R-ATP or ATP. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

No

I am currently an airline pilot/corporate pilot and I am enrolled in an online degree program. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

No. At the moment, our scholarship is designed for pilots who are still completing some form of primary flight training.

Do I need to be a member of the Professional Pilots of Tomorrow to apply for this scholarship?

No, you do not need to be a member of the Professional Pilots of Tomorrow in order to apply for this scholarship.

What criteria is looked at when applying for this scholarship?

Our team takes a holistic approach and manually scores each application. We consider the applicant’s flight experience (flight hours, certificates, ratings), community service and volunteer activity, continued professional and personal growth, and academic achievements when scoring applications.

I applied for other Professional Pilots of Tomorrow scholarships. Can I apply for this one too?

Yes, as long as you are not a previous recipient of a Professional Pilots of Tomorrow scholarship award, you can apply once during each scholarship application window.

Does it matter what type of flight school I am conducting my flight training at (Part 61 or Part 141)?

No. Either flight school type is acceptable.

I am not a U.S. citizen, but I am a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder). Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship?

Yes. U.S. lawful permanent residents are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria
I am a student learning to fly at a Part 61 flight school. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

I am a student learning to fly at a Part 141 flight school. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

I am a student learning to fly at a Part 141 flight school that is also a college or university. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

I am a citizen of the United States and I am flight training in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

I am a citizen of the United States and I am flight training outside of the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

No, unfortunately you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

I am a citizen of Canada and I am flight training in Canada. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

No, unfortunately you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

I am a citizen of Canada and I am flight training in the United States. I am not a permanent resident of the United States or an international student under an F1 Visa. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

No, unfortunately you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

I am a citizen of a country other than the United States and I am flight training in the United States. I am not a permanent resident of the United States or an international student under an F1 Visa. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

No, unfortunately you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.