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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Honoring U.S. Air Force Major William Steen
Grand Forks Air Force Base
Video by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie
Oct. 12, 2023 | 1:59
The 319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs office creates a video that highlights accomplishments made to the U.S. military by the late U.S. Air Force Major William Steen, Sept 27, 2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Maj. Steen operated the Thunderchief F-105D while fighting in the Vietnam War and became missing in action when the aircraft was downed by enemies. (U.S. Air Force video created by U.S. Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie) More

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F-15 EX Eagle II performs Unrestricted Climb
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F-15 EX Eagle II performs Unrestricted Climb
4th B-1B Lancer Arrives at Grand Forks AFB
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4th B-1B Lancer Arrives at Grand Forks AFB
Griffin Dog Program
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Griffin Dog Program
B-1 Lancer Arrives at Grand Forks AFB
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B-1 Lancer Arrives at Grand Forks AFB
Combat Readiness Exercise Agile Griffin 2024
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Combat Readiness Exercise Agile Griffin 2024
B-1B Lancer performs hot pit refuel at Grand Forks
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B-1B Lancer performs hot pit refuel at Grand Forks
319th RW Frustrated Package
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319th RW Frustrated Package
301st Rescue Squadron executes nighttime combat search and rescue training
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301st Rescue Squadron executes nighttime combat search and rescue training
9 RW Operations Center B-Roll
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9 RW Operations Center B-Roll
North Spark Defense Lab Cardboard Boat Races
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North Spark Defense Lab Cardboard Boat Races
319th Reconnaissance Wing September 11th Stair Climb
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319th Reconnaissance Wing September 11th Stair Climb
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Honoring U.S. Air Force Major William Steen
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319th Reconnaissance Wing leadership experience live fire training
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319th RW Police Week
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319th Reconnaissance Wing Police Week
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Resources

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