Scholarships & Opportunities
Supporting Students Through Flight Training Scholarships
Earning a pilot certificate requires dedication, preparation, and a significant investment in flight training. To help students continue pursuing their aviation goals, Orient Flight School offers flight training scholarship opportunities, recognizes student achievement, and participates in aviation programs throughout the year.
Whether you're pursuing your first pilot certificate, continuing your flight training, or looking for ways to become more involved in the aviation community, Orient Flight School is committed to supporting students through opportunities that encourage growth, professionalism, and continued learning.
Orient Flight School Flight Training Scholarship
Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
The Orient Flight School Flight Training Scholarship is offered during the mid-year scholarship cycle. Download the application packet below for eligibility requirements, application instructions, and submission information.
Shelton–Modi FAA Written Test Scholarship
The Shelton–Modi FAA Written Test Scholarship is offered during the year-end scholarship cycle. Application materials and deadlines will be posted when they become available. Additional information, including eligibility requirements and application deadlines, will be posted here once the year-end scholarship cycle opens.
Why Scholarships Matter
Earning a pilot certificate is a significant investment in both time and training. Scholarship opportunities can help aspiring pilots continue their aviation journey while recognizing dedication, preparation, and commitment. These kinds of opportunities can recognize student achievement while helping make flight training more accessible. Orient Flight School is proud to support these opportunities and encourages eligible applicants to apply.
Emerging Professional Pilot Program
Recognizing Professionalism Every Month
The Emerging Professional Pilot Program recognizes one student each month who consistently demonstrates the qualities expected of a professional pilot. The selected student receives a one-hour Cessna 172 Gift Certificate on the first Saturday of each month!
While flight skills are an important part of becoming a pilot, professionalism is demonstrated through the habits students bring to every lesson. This program recognizes students who consistently demonstrate the qualities that contribute to a positive learning environment and a strong safety culture.
Students are evaluated on:
- Professionalism
- Effort
- Punctuality
- Team spirit
- Preparedness for the lesson
- Safety practices
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate these qualities throughout their regular flight training. One student is selected each month to receive the program's one-hour Cessna 172 Gift Certificate.
Beyond Flight Training
Aviation extends well beyond flight lessons. Throughout the year, Orient Flight School participates in a variety of programs and community events that help introduce more people to flying while celebrating general aviation.
Let's Fly Now
More than 50 flights are gifted each year through the Let's Fly Now program. Through the Let's Fly Now program, Orient Flight School helps provide more than 50 flights each year, giving participants an opportunity to experience general aviation firsthand.
Girl Scouts Camp
Orient Flight School enjoys participating in Girl Scouts Camp activities that introduce young people to aviation through hands-on experiences and interaction with the aviation community.
EAA Fly-Ins
EAA Fly-In events bring together pilots, aircraft, aviation enthusiasts, and members of the local aviation community. Orient Flight School is proud to participate in these events throughout the year.
Civil Air Patrol
Orient Flight School is proud to serve as a flying host for Civil Air Patrol events, supporting aviation-focused activities within the local community.