Epic King Air Nation Pilot Scholarship
Offered by Epic Flight Academy and King Air Nation
About this scholarship
The 2026 Epic Flight Academy competition includes one $5,000 King Air Nation Pilot Scholarship that may be used for flight training at any Epic campus. Applicants do not need a separate King Air Nation form: Epic’s direct pilot scholarship application considers qualified students for this named award as well as the academy’s other pilot scholarships. The opportunity is for U.S. high school juniors and seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and will be at least 16 by December 31, 2026. A recipient must begin training within twelve months, use the scholarship within twenty-four months, and obtain a Third Class Medical Certificate. Reliable transportation to the selected campus, or willingness to relocate for training, is also required. Applicants report community service and extracurricular activities, answer two short essay questions, provide two recommendations, upload a two-minute YouTube video and aviation-related photo, and select a preferred training location. At least one recommendation must come from a school official, and recommendations may not come from relatives. Students under 18 need a parent or guardian’s approval. The complete online application is due October 1, 2026.
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be a current high school junior or senior attending school in the United States
- Turn at least 16 years old on or before December 31, 2026
- Be able to present a Third Class Medical Certificate
- Start training within 12 months and use the award within 24 months
- Have reliable transportation to an Epic campus or be willing to relocate
- Obtain parent or guardian approval if younger than 18
- Complete Epic’s direct pilot scholarship application by the deadline