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Graduating from high school in Polk County this year? If you dream of starting a career as a commercial pilot this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to receive a full scholarship to the nation's leading flight school.

$100,000

The Blue Line Aviation Fly Right Scholarship will be awarded to one local student 

$15,000

Awarded to the 2nd place student applicant toward the Career Pilot Program
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Blue Line Aviation's Fly Right Scholarship is a $100,000 flight training scholarship that will be awarded this school year to a Polk County graduate. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who soars above and beyond to do what's right, who has a high level of personal ethics and character, and who positively contributes to the world around them, as nominated by their teachers and peers and approved by an impartial panel.

 

The top applicant will be awarded a $100,000 scholarship, 2nd-5th place applicants will each receive $15,000 off the Career Pilot Program, and 6th-10th place applicants will receive $7,500 off the Career Pilot Program at Blue Line Aviation.

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2024 APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN NEXT YEAR

Keep an eye on our social for details of when we open applications!

Last Year's

North Carolina's Fly Right Scholarship Recipient

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The screening and selections begin in May, and the announcement for the Scholarship winners will be announced in June.

  • The application process involves multiple steps. You can begin the application as soon as we announce that they are open for submission. The initial application involves submitting information about yourself, as well as reference letters and a short essay. After your initial application, you will receive a link to complete the Predictive Index Behavioral and Cognitive Assessments. 

  • The scholarship will be awarded to a Polk County Public School student or graduate who soars above and beyond to do what's right, who has a high level of personal ethics and character, and who positively contributes to the world around them, as nominated by their teachers and peers and approved by an impartial panel.

    To be eligible, applicants must be able to obtain a 1st class FAA Medical, must read, write, and understand the English language, and be 18 years of age by July 1st of the year this scholarship will be provided.

    Race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, and socioeconomic status will not be considered. 

  • You can use the Fly Right Scholarship to attend the Career Pilot Program at Blue Line Aviation in Smithfield, NC.

     

    The top applicant will be awarded a $100,000 scholarship to use at Blue Line Aviation, 2nd-5th place applicants will each will receive $15,000 off the Career Pilot Program at Blue Line Aviation, and 6th-10th place applicants will receive $7,500 off the Career Pilot Program at Blue Line Aviation.

  • Of course! If you are not selected for the Fly Right Scholarship, you can attend Blue Line Aviation by applying for the Career Pilot Program. Just submit your information to speak to a Training Advisor to get started!

    • Josh Weber
    JOSH

    As Blue Line’s Sales Manager, Josh and his team of student advisors are your guide to beginning your journey into the world of aviation. Regardless of your background, they will assist you in charting a course to achieving your aviation dreams.

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