$1,500 Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship, Due: 3/27
Background: The Richard L. Taylor Aviation Scholarship honors a respected aviation professor from The Ohio State University who spent over two decades helping students become skilled pilots. This scholarship supports students who dream of becoming professional pilots. If you are passionate about aviation and already working toward a pilot career, this award can help you move closer to your goals.
Eligibility:
✈️ Be enrolled in an accredited college or university
🎓 Be enrolled in a college flight program with plans to become a professional pilot
🪪 Have a private pilot’s license (must submit a copy)
📊 Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
🧑🎓 Be a high school senior planning a career in general aviation
Requirements:
📝 Complete the official scholarship application
✈️ Submit a copy of your pilot’s license
📄 Write an essay about your aviation goals and dreams
📑 Submit a transcript showing 3.0+ GPA
🏫 Incoming freshmen: provide official high school transcript and college acceptance letter
🎓 Current college students: provide unofficial college transcript
Scholarship Amount:
💰 $1,500
Deadline:
📅 March 27, 2026


