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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U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2028 President
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Cadet 3rd Class Jude Sterling, KAFA DJ and Military and Strategic Studies major, interviews Cadet 3rd Class Joe Anderson, Class of 2028 President and Political Science major at KAFA, Fairchild Hall, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 28, 2026. Sterling and Anderson discussed the Academy's class president system and leadership perspectives across eight breaks during a two hour radio show. KAFA is the Academy's longtime radio station and airs on the frequency 97.7 FM in Colorado Springs. The station is also available to stream via web at usafa.edu/radio or mobile by downloading the KAFA FM app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. (U.S. Air Force audio by Cadet 3rd Class Jude Sterling) More

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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

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