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  
  • *USAFA & AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
  • **Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

 

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Gasparilla Bowl: USSOCOM Para-Commando team conducts a flyover over Tampa Bay
6th Air Refueling Wing
Video by Airman Monique Stober
Jan. 21, 2025 | 2:20
U.S. Special Operations Command Para-Commando Demonstration team conducts a flyover during the annual Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, Florida, Dec. 20, 2024. The demonstration team partnered with members of the U.S. Army Reserve, A company, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, to conduct a flyover during Tampa Bay’s Gasparilla Bowl. The demonstration team is dedicated to informing the public about USSOCOM and the contributions of more than 70,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Department of Defense civilians in more than 70 countries around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Monique Stober) More

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AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical University, CA 
  • California Baptist 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
  • Tennesse State University, TN

*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