Funding Resources

Scholarships & Financial Information
for the next generation of Aviators

Scholarship Opportunities

Below is a curated list of scholarships available to support individuals pursuing aviation training. These opportunities are designed to help aspiring pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and aviation professionals achieve their career goals by alleviating the financial burden associated with training programs. Whether you’re just starting out or advancing your skills, these scholarships can provide the financial assistance you need to take flight.

In Memory Of A passionate Aviator

Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship

The Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship Fund aims to continue Hannah’s legacy and passion for aviation by assisting similarly passionate female aviators in funding part of their own flight training.

– For Female Residents of Alaska
– Applications Open Each October
– $15000 Scholarship Awarded Yearly To One Candidate

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Blue River is a Part 141 Flight School

Blue River Aviation is now a certificated Part 141 Flight School and offers Part 141 training courses toward obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate. If you are interested in learning more about our 141 training program, please contact our office by email using the button below.

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*Please note, we are not yet eligible to accept funding from the GI Bill but are working with the Veterans Administration to move toward this. Please feel free to check back with us on updates on GI Bill funding opportunities.

Other Funding Opportunities

Alaska’s State Training & Employment Program (STEP)


Alaska’s State Training and Employment Program (STEP) Grant offers financial assistance for flight training, but it’s not explicitly focused on aviation.The STEP Grant, managed by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, provides funding for training in various industries to help Alaskans gain employment or improve their skills.

To be eligible for a STEP Grant:

  • Alaska Residency: You must be a resident of Alaska.
  • Work History: You must have a work history contributing to the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund within the past five years.
  • Training Needs: You must already be a rated pilot, actively engaged in flight training, with a minimum of 220 hours, and pursuing a full-time career as a pilot. You must also be able to prove to the state that the training for which you are requesting funding will directly increase your chances of gaining employment.
  • Approved Training: The training program must be approved by STEP. Blue River Aviation is already an approved vendor and eligible to receive STEP Funding.

For more information on the STEP Grant or to apply, contact your local Alaska Job Center.

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Explore Our Flight Training Programs

Whether your dream is to earn your Private Pilot’s license, or you are planning to eventually earn advanced ratings, your Private Pilot License is a building block upon which all your flight experience and advanced flight training will be built.

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