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.