FLIGHT TRAINING
SCHOLARSHIPS
NORTH STAR PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
UP TO 100% OF TUITION AND REQUIRED FEE’S
MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY - ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Calling all MN High School Seniors: If you're considering college, but worried about cost, the North Star Promise program may cover the MAJORITY COST of your tuition & fees. Students must attend a public college in MN & have an annual income of <$80k. Learn more: www.ohe.state.mn.us/northstarpromise
READY FOR TAKEOFF SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is available for incoming students enrolled in the professional pilot program through Lake Superior College. Two scholarships are awarded each year to students based on financial need to assist them in pursuing their dreams of becoming a professional pilot.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 16TH, 2025
ASCENT AVIATION - EXCLUSIVE
$3,000/PER FLIGHT LAB | $15,000 TOTAL
WOMEN RISING SCHOLARSHIP
Women currently comprise only 7% of all FAA commercial pilots. Lake Superior Helicopters is looking to help increase that percentage with the Women Rising Scholarship. Applicants must have the intention to fully complete the program up to their CFII rating and continue with the program for each consecutive semester.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 16TH, 2025
ASCENT AVIATION - EXCLUSIVE
$3,000/PER FLIGHT LAB | $15,000 TOTAL
CLEARED FOR LANDING SCHOLARSHIP
Given out mid-semester to students in the professional pilot program through Lake Superior College who need additional flight time to complete training during the semester.
(RESERVED FOR CURRENT STUDENTS)
ASCENT AVIATION - EXCLUSIVE
UP TO $5,000 TOTAL
LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE - EXCLUSIVE
Explore scholarship available through our flight training partner - Lake Superior College. Lake Superior College’s scholarships will be announced in August of 2025.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
While this list includes all scholarships exclusive to students within our program, you can find other external options available here:
AOPA | www.aopa.com
AE Memorial (Ninety-Nines) | www.ninety-nines.org
FAA | https://www.faa.gov/education/grants_and_scholarships/aviation
IHF Foundation | www.ihartflying.org
NCASE | www.aviationeducation.org
WAI (Women in Aviation) | www.wai.org
FOR MORE ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPTIONS, SEE LOANS.