The Lyons Aviation Foundation Scholarship
Direct application
$9,000
5 winners
Eligibility
Major
Aerospace Engineering
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens or permanent residents ages 16 to 24 pursuing aviation as a career path may apply. Five $9,000 scholarships are awarded annually to help students who might not otherwise have the means to train for aviation careers.
Recipients must obtain and provide proof of an FAA Third Class medical certificate before training begins. Submit the foundation application with required documentation.
The Lyons Aviation Foundation continues a family legacy in aviation spanning more than 65 years, born from Rolf C. Lyons's Air Force service starting in 1955.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Mailed paper application
- High school and/or college transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status
- Responses to required essays
- Mailed-in paper application only (no electronic submissions); must be postmarked by January 17, 2026 for the 2026 award
- One copy of official/unofficial High School and/or College transcripts
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (limit each to one page; not from parents/family)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status
- Eligibility: ages 16-24 as of April 25, 2026; no current Private Pilot Certificate; able to obtain FAA Third Class medical certificate
- Optional 'Final Thoughts' free-response: 'Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?' (no stated limit)
- No electronic submissions.
- Optional Final Thoughts response has no stated limit.