Interested Cadets should read below. If interested and meet eligibility requirements contact Lt Col Tackett ASAP!
[email protected]
1.BACKGROUND/OVERVIEW: The Air Force is funding scholarships for AFJROTC cadets to attend private pilot training at public/private universities during the summer of 2022. Selected cadets will be identified through a competitive boarding process. The scholarship will pay for round-trip airfare, room and board, collegiate academics, and flight hours required to potentially earn a Private Pilot’s Certificate (PPC) through an in-residence collegiate program that is approximately eight (8) weeks in length.
Each university hosting students is an independent organization and provides its own management and oversight for students and programs. Cadets will be engaged in an intensive academic, flying training program and may have classes or flying training during weekend hours. Completion of the PPC is singularly dependent on each student’s academic and flying ability and the university’s determination and judgment to recommend a student.
2. WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants must be current sophomore, junior, or senior AFJROTC cadets
(active or reserve status) who understand they are volunteering for a scholarship to a public/ private
university. There is no military service commitment or obligation, nor does program completion justify
acceptance to military service, ROTC scholarship, or military academy appointment. Applicants must be
at least 17 years old by 1 July 2024, obtain a minimum fitness assessment score of 50, and have a
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) to be nominated. Students must maintain GPA
requirements to ensure admission to partner universities. Lastly, applicants must have a “strong” interest
in aviation and a “never-quit” attitude.
3. APPLICATION PROCESS: Cadets/instructors must complete an application via WINGS and have
parental/legal guardian signed approval. Cadets must complete an online AQT comprised of five (5) subtests,
which includes the following: 1) math, 2) table reading, 3) aviation information, 4) instrument
comprehension, and 5) weight perception. AQT instructions will be provided prior to the testing window.
Additionally, cadets must have a current PFT score, and endorsements from the SASI and principal or
counselor. In order to ensure a complete application, please follow the detailed application instructions
and upload all supporting documents in WINGS. Email application questions to
[email protected] or
WINGS related questions to the Help Desk at
[email protected]. To ensure a timely
response, please include a detailed description and screen shot of the problem/error.
*Any late/missing documentation will render the application void and will not meet the board*
4. SELECTION BOARD: The selection process will be a quantitative board based on application
answers and official endorsements. An applicant’s score will be comprised of five (5) parts: the AQT,
endorsements, physical fitness, extracurricular and aviation experiences. These five parts will be weighted
to comprise an overall score based on a 100-point scale. Weighting is as follows: AQT = 45%,
endorsements are weighted at 25%, and 10% each for all others. SASIs/ASIs must verify all information
to ensure cadets are preparing accurate packages. Failure to do so could negatively impact your cadet(s).
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be selected based on program needs and university
requirements.