scholarships
RIPA’s Aviation scholarships
Two aviation scholarships are awarded each May to qualified candidates wishing to pursue pilot flight training or a RIPA Scholarship Committee-approved aviation-related educational program.

The RIPA Scholarship Application Form is available HERE as a downloadable interactive PDF file [226Kb]. You can open the interactive Application Form and fill out all of the fields except for the signature (required at the bottom of the form) online, and then print the form directly from the Adobe Acrobat file view. Or, you may obtain a form from a Rhode Island flight school, local school guidance counselors, or by emailing us directly with your request.

Applicants MUST satisfy the following requirements:

• Applicant must be at least 16 years of age on or before December 31st of the year prior to the year of application (i.e. December 31st, 2004 to apply for the May 2005 scholarship).
• Applicant must be a resident of Rhode Island.
• Applications must be postmarked no later than February 24 of the year of application (i.e. February 24th, 2005 to apply for the May 2005 scholarship).
• Applicant for flight training must be able to pass the Class III FAA physical before the funds are offered.
• Any Applicant under 18 years of age must have a letter of consent from their parent or guardian.
• The Scholarship award must be used within one year, or the remaining unused funds will return to the Rhode Island Pilots Association Scholarship Fund.

Get the Scholarship Application Form [226Kb interactive Adobe Acrobat File]

Best of luck to all applicants!