Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)
OBAP Scholarships
OBAP offers scholarship opportunities to support traditional degree programs, flight training, and technical certifications for minority interests and professional diversity within the aerospace industry.
Award
Varies (Over $8 million awarded in total)
Deadline
September 30 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due September 30 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, interview)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be an active OBAP member for at least 3 full calendar months prior to applying
- Must be 17 years of age or older at the time of submitting application
- Must have at least 10 hours of verified OBAP volunteer engagement (or qualify for exemption)
- Must have at least 20 hours of external volunteer engagement (or qualify for exemption)
- Applicants currently enrolled in high school, an accredited FAA Part 61/141 flight training program, or FAA Part 141 college/university degree program are exempt from volunteer requirements if they participated in ACE Academy, Ascension Program, Explore Aerospace, or Solo Flight Academy within the last 5 years
- Must reside within the United States
- Must be enrolled at an accredited FAA Part 61 or Part 141 flight training institution/organization within the United States
What you'll need
- Two letters of recommendation (primary from an active OBAP member, secondary from a professional acquaintance like a CFI, Chief Pilot, Professional Mentor, or Manager)
- Authentic essay responses
- STAR method panel interview (if selected for the next round)
How to apply
- Ensure your OBAP membership has been active for at least 3 consecutive months.
- Go to the OBAP AwardSpring platform and register using the email associated with your OBAP membership.
- Complete and submit the general application.
- Complete any additional matched scholarship follow-up questions or steps directly within the portal.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://obapscholarships.awardspring.com/
- How this listing was added:
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