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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Protect the Pack
8th Fighter Wing
Video by Senior Airman Karla Parra
May 31, 2023 | 1:06
Republic of Korea Army soldiers and U.S. Air Force 8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders train together increasing interoperability and strengthening their alliance at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, May 18, 2023. In bilateral training events, U.S. and ROK service members are able to share tactics and sharpen each other’s skills. (U.S. Force video by Senior Airman Karla Parra) More

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Osan Air Power Days 2025 B-Roll
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Osan Air Power Days 2025 B-Roll
7th Air Force U.S. ROKAF Alliance Video
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7th Air Force U.S. ROKAF Alliance Video
Korea: The First Challenge
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Korea: The First Challenge
US B-1Bs, ROK F-15K live munitions training at Pilsung Range
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US B-1Bs, ROK F-15K live munitions training at Pilsung Range
Ready. Set. Fight Tonight.
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Ready. Set. Fight Tonight.
MQ-9 live munition strike during KFT 24
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MQ-9 live munition strike during KFT 24
75 years of excellence: 51st OG
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75 years of excellence: 51st OG
75 years of excellence: 51st MSG
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75 years of excellence: 51st MSG
75th birthday of the 51st Fighter Wing
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75th birthday of the 51st Fighter Wing
B-Roll Stringer: 51st SFS Defenders, 51st CS Airmen Deter OPFOR in Simulated Ground Attack
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B-Roll Stringer: 51st SFS Defenders, 51st CS Airmen Deter OPFOR in Simulated Ground Attack
Kunsan Down & Dirty: 8th CS
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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