The Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) is an aviation scholarship for a three-week introductory flight program at various universities across the world.  

The mission of the AHFA is to inform, influence, and inspire the next generation of aviators and leaders. After completion of the AHFA, students will understand the pathways to become an Air Force officer, aviator, and earn up to 15 flight hours.

AHFA pairs high school students, USAFA, and AFROTC cadets with current Air Force members who provide mentorship about the various aviation professions and career fields.

2026 AHFA Application window will open in FALL 2025, DATE TBD

If you are a student interested in applying to the Summer 2026 program, scan the QR code within the 'AHFA 2026 Flyer' and complete the first link to be notified of our application window during Fall 2026. Fill out your personal information on this link to be notified of when the application window opens.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
AHFA LOCATIONS & TRAINING PARTNERS
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE

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

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