Flight Scholarship

Helicopter Flight Scholarship

MRDPE.com is offering a flight scholarship to new helicopter student pilots with a desire to make aviation a career. 

The scholarship started in 2026 with a minimum value of $7,100.00 which is paid out upon completion of training. With high fuel costs, rising training fees and the general cost of entry to aviation restricting many students, this scholarship will assist one flight student every 18 months.  The reason we are offering a helicopter scholarship is because the industry needs more career rotorcraft pilots. Helicopter pilots account for approximately 5% of total pilots hence the need.

To qualify for this scholarship, you must complete and submit the following items via email.  (click here) Submissions should be made by January 10th each year. 

§ Have an FAA issued student pilot certificate

§ Have a current and valid FAA medical certificate

§ Have a current and valid government issued photo ID

§ Be an active enrolled student of a helicopter flight school

§ Must have had 5 hours minimum solo logged in helicopter

§ Must have FAA Private written and one other FAA written test complete

§ Must be on track to complete career training program within 18 months to include Private, Instrument, Commercial and Flight Instructor.

§ Have a scheduled date to complete private pilot examination with mrdpe.com

§ Submit a signed letter stating what your career goals are and why you want to be in aviation

§ Submit two letters of recommendation (From your flight instructor, teacher, professor, parent or guardian)

§ Be an active FAA WINGS member with 5 credits in any subject

§ Links to your social media (if owned) to include Instagram and Facebook.

Submissions are shortlisted based upon several factors to include presentation, professionalism, conduct and review of reports submitted.  The finalist is chosen at random from a pool of 4, so you have a 25% chance of being successful. Good Luck!

Please contact me below if you have any questions.