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

 

Videos from DVIDShub.net

The Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor
175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard
Video by Master Sgt. Gareth Buckland
Dec. 9, 2013 | 8:53
Lt. Col. Paul C. Zurkowski and Major Christopher D. Cisneros were recently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) with Valor for their efforts during an engagement in Afghanistan. The two pilots were deployed from the Maryland Air National Guard in the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.

00:52:06-02:25 :23 Comments by Brig. Gen Scott L.Kelly
Recipients of the Award
Lt. Col. Paul C. Zurkowski, 104th Fighter Squadron commander,

Maj. Chris Cisneros, 104th Fighter Squadron.

Location: Warfield Air National Guard Base, Baltimore Md
December 08 2013
Run Time:08:47
Submitting Organization
175th Wing MD ANG
Video MSgt Gareth Buckland
Released by: SMSgt Ed Bard More

Tags

Maryland Air National GuardAfghanistan104th Expeditionary Fighter SquadronDistinguished Flying Cross with ValorDistinguished Flying Cross (DFC) with ValorPaul C. ZurkowskiChristopher D. Cisneros More
MacDill Airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal
Play Button
0:50
MacDill Airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal
Travis hosts Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony
Play Button
1:29
Travis hosts Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony
51 Airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at Joint Base Charleston
Play Button
4:31
51 Airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at Joint Base Charleston
Joint Base Charleston Distinguished Flying Cross Ceremony
Play Button
34:48
Joint Base Charleston Distinguished Flying Cross Ceremony
Distinguished Flying Cross presentation ceremony
Play Button
4:36
Distinguished Flying Cross presentation ceremony
Now Playing
The Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor
The Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor
Back to the Basics
Play Button
4:28
Back to the Basics
See More

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