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Education Grants

Inspiring the future of aviation

Education Grants support aviation-focused educational programs that expand access, build skills and create pathways into aviation careers. Funded initiatives range from youth programs and camps to mentoring, workforce development and academic research. 

2026 Grants Timeline

  • Applications Open: 2 March 2026
  • Application Deadline: 29 May 2026 
  • Awards Announced: 31 July 2026 

Who Qualifies to Apply for an Education Grant?

Eligible organizations must: 

  • Be registered as non-profit entities
  • Offer aviation-focused educational platforms such as summer camps, workshops or other programs or projects dedicated to enhancing knowledge about the aviation industry 
  • Be established for a minimum of two years prior to applying
  • Religious organizations that are inclusive of all religions and not specific to one or a few religions 

Applications are accepted from a variety of organizations, including educational institutions, museums, foundations and community-based programs. 

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2025 Education Grant Awardees

Organization Project Region of Focus
Aerobility Junior Aspiring Pilots Programme (JAPP) Europe
African Leaders in Aviation Avi-STEM Trailblazers Program and Beyond Africa
Girls Fly Africa NPC Aerospace Design, Repurposing, and Restoration Project Africa
Habitat for Aviation Women Paint Planes – Training Aircraft Coating Specialists North America
International Aerospace Women’s Association IAWA Mentoring Program Global
Intrepid Museum Foundation, Inc. No-Fee Aviation Science and History Programs North America
Irish Aviation Foundation CLG ISTAT Aviation Discovery Education Experience Europe
Irish Aviation Students Association 10th Annual Symposium Europe
Museums at Mitchel Girls Pilot Their Future North America
National Aviation Hall of Fame Wings of Women Program North America
Preflight Aviation Camp Preflight Aviation Camp and Mentorship Program North America
Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races) STEM Discovery Zone Program North America
The Pinhead Institute Inc. K–12 Aviation Scholars in Schools Program North America
United Community Nepal Aviation Education Career Pathways Program Asia
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Readiness Initiative South America
We Were Once Them STEM & Aviation Empowerment Tour – St. Thomas Africa, Caribbean
Women in Aviation International Aviation for Girls Program Global
Women in Aviation International – Singapore Chapter Girls in Aviation Day Program Asia
Youth Glide New Zealand Incorporated Youth Soaring Development Camps Program Oceania
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