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AHFA partners with multiple organizations who share similar missions to empower and engage youth in aviation. A complete list of our partners include:

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Be at least 16 years old by 1 June of the flight training year.
Be enrolled in high school or homeschool during the flight training year.
Be a US citizen
Have no more than 5 powered flight hours
3.0 current Grade Point Average either with an unofficial GPA Transcript or a registrar/counselor verifiable memorandum.

Notes:

No flight or aviation experience necessary (we teach you to fly!)
No commitment or obligation to the Air Force
*AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
**Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

501st Combat Support Wing Mission Video 2025

501st Combat Support Wing

Video by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone, Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal, 1st Lt. Haylee Francks

Sept. 10, 2025 | 1:20

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We are the Pathfinders, and our motto is “Light the Way!” Our mission is to provide agile combat support to enable ISR, global strike, and C3 missions for US and NATO operations. We serve nine CCMDs and 65 DoD, DoS, NSA, and NATO missions. We are combat support experts, and we deliver on our commitments. Our vision is to be the premier enabler and combat operations gateway into the European theater and our purpose is to eliminate barriers so others may operate. We do that by providing innovative solutions and exceptional support any time, any place. We will be USAFE’s foremost ACE hub for those who seek to tip the balance of Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone) More

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501st Combat Support Wing Mission Video 2025

501st Combat Support Wing Mission Video 2025

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California Aeronautical University, CA
Marion Military Institute, AL
Oklahoma State University, OK 
South Dakota State University, SD
Troy University, AL
Schreiner University, TX
University of Texas San Antonio, TX

*To learn how to become one of our training locations please email:

 Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil 

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE*

Up to 12-15 flight hours
Housing and meals during training
Transportation to/from training location
Classroom training (ground school)
Flight simulator training
All training is provided by FAA Certified Flight Instructors
Access to university recreation facilities
Mentorship from Air Force aviators

*All items funded by USAF except:

FAA Class III Med Certificate
Luggage during travel
Personal driving to/from university assigned session

Please direct program questions to:

Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil

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