The Paine Field Chapter of the Washington Pilots Association is offering one or more $5,000 scholarships for young people who are United States and Washington State residents who are pursuing a career in the field of aviation.

The following are the requirements for eligibility for the WPA Paine Field Chapter Youth in Aviation Scholarship Award:

1. Young people who are between the ages of 17 by January 1 and less than 30 years old by December 31, who are pursuing a career in aviation.
2. Applicants must be residents of Washington State and the United States.
3. Selection Criteria:
   • Working toward a pilot, A&P, or other aviation related certificate or degree
   • Demonstrates good character in their behavior and community
   • Demonstrates ability to achieve above average scholastic grades and complete courses requiring self-study
   • Demonstrates an aptitude for aviation training through successful involvement and/or completion of similar activities.
   • Has demonstrated good discipline for learning and a cooperative attitude when interacting with others.
   • Financial need

4. All applicants must submit an online application that includes an essay of 300 – 600 words of the following topics expressing: 1) your passion for and goals related to aviation, 2) your past and present aviation related activities, 3) your last two years of community involvement and activities, 4) your financial need (how receiving the scholarship will impact your ability to pursue or continue training and how you are currently financing training or plan to finance your training), as well as any additional comments you would like to make to the scholarship committee.

Deadline: The online scholarship application form must be completed and successfully submitted between January 1 and April 15, 2027 to be considered for the scholarship.  Applications submitted prior to January 1, or after April 15, will not be considered.

Questions? Email scholarship@wpapainefield.org