Jack Burnham Scholarship

Jack Burnham Scholarship provides financial assistance to members of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) who are preparing for a career in aviation. Post-secondary scholarships support students attending a post-secondary institution with a focus on aviation, including pilot training, aeronautics engineering, aviation management, airframe and powerplant (A&P) maintenance, and more. These can be used at colleges, universities, technical schools, or community colleges. The 2025-2026 scholarship application cycle has closed and all recipients have been notified of their award. The next application will open up October 1, 2026. One application is used for ALL scholarships; scholarship applicants will be considered for all scholarships for which they qualify. All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual scholarships and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation. We require a minimum 2.5 GPA to apply. To apply, you must be a citizen or resident of the United States or Canada or be eligible to work or study in the United States or Canada, such as through a visa. You are not eligible for a scholarship if you hold a master's or doctorate degree. You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a flight training or post-secondary scholarship.