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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Exercise Point Blank: The 100th takes flight
100th Air Refueling Wing
Video by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell
Jan. 31, 2025 | 1:47
U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting II's and F-15 Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Point Blank over the North Sea, Jan. 29, 2025. NATO allies and partner nations utilized exercise Point Blank to train together to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve military readiness, tactical proficiency, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) More

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CKF 25-2 fourth, fifth-generation aircraft takeoff
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CKF 25-2 fourth, fifth-generation aircraft takeoff
354th RANS: Staying sighted in
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354th RANS: Staying sighted in
B-1s train with ROKAF, conduct flyover
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B-1s train with ROKAF, conduct flyover
100th ARW fuels Ramstein Flag 25
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100th ARW fuels Ramstein Flag 25
USAF, ROKAF and USN F-35s integrate during FS25
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USAF, ROKAF and USN F-35s integrate during FS25
Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 B-Roll
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Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 B-Roll
2025 Red Tail Rendezvous Departures and Formation
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2025 Red Tail Rendezvous Departures and Formation
B-ROLL 2 of 2: ICTs demonstrated during WSEP 25.02
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B-ROLL 2 of 2: ICTs demonstrated during WSEP 25.02
B-ROLL 1 of 2: ICTs demonstrated during WSEP 25.02
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B-ROLL 1 of 2: ICTs demonstrated during WSEP 25.02
Perfecting offensive and defensive counter air missions at RAB
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Perfecting offensive and defensive counter air missions at RAB
ICTs demonstrate increased lethality during WSEP 25.02
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ICTs demonstrate increased lethality during WSEP 25.02
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Exercise Point Blank: The 100th takes flight
Exercise Point Blank: The 100th takes flight
57th Fighter Squadron executes ground operations
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57th Fighter Squadron executes ground operations
F-16C and F-35 Lightning II takeoff and landing
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F-16C and F-35 Lightning II takeoff and landing
Prepping aircraft for takeoff at Sentry Savannah 25-1
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Prepping aircraft for takeoff at Sentry Savannah 25-1
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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