Encountering Some Turbulence with your application?

We’re here to help you navigate it.

Our Scholarship Applicant Guide walks you through the application process, including what you’ll need to prepare, important requirements to keep in mind, and tips for submitting a strong, complete application.

Before you take off, give the guide a read—it can help make your path from application to submission a little smoother.

Step 1: Apply for one or more of our scholarships.

When can I apply for a scholarship?

The application window for our May scholarships OPENS January 1st and CLOSES Tuesday, March 3rd at 5 PM AKST.

How many scholarships can I apply for?

You are allowed to apply for one or more of our scholarship categories below. You must submit one application per category. You are not allowed to submit multiple applications per category. For example, you can apply once for our pilot scholarships and once for our aviation maintenance scholarships, but you cannot submit two pilot scholarship applications.

Our Scholarship Categories:

• Pilot Scholarships
• Aviation Maintenance Scholarships (mechanics, fabricators, technicians, etc.)
• Air Traffic Control & Airport Management Scholarships
• Other aviation scholarships (drone pilots, aerospace engineering, astronauts, etc.)

Step 2: Submit required and optional supplementary documentation.

You can now submit all additional documents through the application portal.

Gather these required documents as soon as possible

• Proof of permanent U.S. residency
• Proof of Alaska residency
• Must be an Alaska resident to apply
• A letter of recommendation (ideally from someone familiar with your aviation experience)

We offer scholarships for those experiencing financial hardships. If you intend to apply for these scholarships, you will need to provide supporting documents of your choice.

Consider adding additional supporting documentation

You are welcome to share any documents that you feel will bolster your candidacy for a scholarship. People often submit transcripts, additional letters of recommendation, awards, and other materials.

How to submit additional documentation

You must now submit documentation through the application portal. Unfortunately, you cannot save progress and return to the application, so you must have your documents gathered before applying. Click on the document type in the portal to upload files. If you have questions, please email us at info@alaskaairmen.org.

Step 3: Receive confirmation that your application is complete

Receive an email indicating your application is complete

Your application is not considered complete and submitted until you receive an email confirming it. You will receive this email after we receive your submitted application and all required documentation. If you have not received an email indicating your application is complete, and you haven't heard from us in over a week, please check your junk/spam folder. If you do not see the email, give us a call at (907) 245-1251.

Deadline

Our Spring Scholarships OPEN on Jan 1st and CLOSE on Tuesday, March 3rd at 5 PM AKST.

Step 4: Wait until scholarship recipients are announced

Scholarship recipients will be announced at a later date. The selection process consists of general screening for eligibility by Airmen staff followed by detailed scoring by a volunteer committee of local aviation experts and community members. The top candidates will be selected for awards and notified by email prior to the public announcements. All candidates, whether selected for an award or not, will receive an email notifying them of their application status. Check the status bar at the top of this page for updates.