AWAM’s Scholarship Program supports the diverse skills required in the field of Aviation Maintenance & Technology. AWAM began its scholarship program in 2002 with four scholarships awarded to eight recipients.

In 2017, AWAM awarded over $185,000 in scholarships. With the assistance of our incredible sponsors, this program continues to grow to support our industry and the needs of the future. Scholarship opportunities are not only for initial students or women. Many are for those already working in the field, transitioning from the military, and for men as well.

Review the information to find the scholarships that match your goals or to see how you can become an AWAM Scholarship Sponsor. Thank you to all of our corporate and individual sponsors for another successful milestone breaking year filled with wonderful opportunities for our future aviation work force!

1. A&P Scholarship from Louisville AWAM Chapter

2. Abaris Training Scholarships

3. Aircraft Electronics Association Avionics Technician Scholarship

4. Aircraft Electronics Technician Scholarship

5. Aviation Student Entrepreneur Scholarship

6. Continental Motors Advanced Training Scholarships

7. Delta Air Lines, Inc. Principles of Troubleshooting Scholarships

8. DME Services Oral and Practical Testing Scholarship

9. FedEx Express Run-Taxi Training Scholarships

10. “Helping Hand” from Rice Family Scholarships

11. “Jumpstart Your A&P” Scholarship

12. Networking for Female Aircraft Technicians Scholarship

13. Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Tuition Scholarships

14. Pratt & Whitney Training Scholarships

15. Searching for Success Scholarship

16. Southwest Airlines Maintenance Training Scholarships

17. The Sporty’s Foundation Tool Scholarship

18. “Tools Beneath Your Wings” Scholarship 

19. UPS Pink Wrench Scholarships

Scholarship list with details can be found here

Applicants must be a member of AWAM in order to apply.

Some scholarships are only open to female applicants. This will be specified in the Requirements section after each
scholarship description

• freshman
• sophomore
• junior
• senior
• graduate

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

Application Limits

Our scholarships are split into two categories.
You may apply for up to 2 Category I scholarships.
You may apply for up to 3 Category II scholarships.
In total, you can apply for up to 5 scholarships between the two categories.

AWAM began its scholarship program in 2002 with four scholarships awarded to eight recipients. In 2013, AWAM awarded $120,000 in scholarships to 30 females and 6 males. With the assistance of our incredible sponsors, this program continues to grow to support our industry and the needs of the future.

This year, AWAM awarded over $1450,000 in scholarships to 24 females and 12 males. With the assistance of our incredible sponsors, this program continues to grow to support our industry and the needs of the future. Unique scholarship opportunities are not just for initial students or just for females. Many are for those already working in the field, transitioning from the military, and for guys as well.

AWAM World Headquarters
2330 Kenlee Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45230

Phone: (386) 416-0248
Email: whq@awam.org