STRATEGIC PARTNERS

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

AHFA

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

 

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21st CABS conduct medical training during JPMRC 26-01
7th Bomb Wing
Video by Senior Airman Alondra Cristobal Hernandez
Feb. 26, 2026 | 4:02
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The 21st Combat Air Base Squadron (CABS) participated in Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) Rotation 26-01 headquartering at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii from Nov. 2–20, 2026. JPMRC 26-01 participants received briefings on exercise objectives, operational expectations, and logistics to ensure a unified approach throughout the exercise. Realistic training events like JPMRC 26-01 strengthen multinational interoperability and readiness while developing combat-credible formations to operate in contested environments across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Alondra Cristobal Hernandez) More

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21st CABS conduct medical training during JPMRC 26-01
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AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • 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

Contact us

Please direct program questions to:

Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil

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