Award overview
The National Business Aviation Association Charities Schedulers and Dispatchers Monetary Scholarship supports continuing education or training for current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers. The 2027 cycle offers awards of up to $8,000. The scholarship page lists October 5, 2026 as the application deadline and says recipients will be announced at the 2027 NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference.
This listing was checked on October 4, 2026, one day before the published deadline. Applicants should verify that the NBAA portal is still accepting submissions before completing an application. The cycle is listed as open based on the date shown by NBAA at the time of review. This date is time-sensitive and should be refreshed promptly after the deadline.
Who may apply
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be current or aspiring schedulers and dispatchers. The scholarship is associated with professional development in business aviation. The NBAA page does not restrict the program to current members in the material reviewed for this listing, and this directory does not add a membership requirement.
The award is intended for continuing scheduler or dispatcher education or training. Before applying, identify the course or program that would help develop your professional knowledge and confirm that it fits the scholarship's intended use. The public summary does not list every eligible provider or course type. If your plan is unusual, ask NBAA Charities before relying on the award.
NBAA states that applicants who received the 2026 scholarship are not eligible for the 2027 awards, but can apply again in a later cycle. The same page describes awards as limited to one per person every other year. Applicants with a prior NBAA Charities award should check their award year and the current rule before submitting.
Award amount and payment
The published maximum is $8,000. NBAA describes the award as monetary funding for continuing education or training. The precise amount and conditions depend on the award and donors, so the maximum should not be treated as a guaranteed payment. Recipients must complete their professional or educational training by March 2028 or risk forfeiting the award.
The public page does not specify a general itemized list of covered costs or payment method for every award. Ask NBAA how the recipient is paid, what proof of enrollment or expenses is required, and whether the selected course must be approved before registering. Confirm the completion date in writing, especially if the course has more than one session or depends on a later enrollment period.
Application materials
NBAA lists a scholarship application, a resume, two signed recommendation letters, and an essay as the required materials. Submit them through the NBAA scholarship application portal linked from the official scholarship page. The portal is the controlling source for the current essay prompt, file requirements, signatures, and any additional questions.
The application deadline is October 5, 2026. The public summary does not show a time zone or closing time, so do not assume a last-minute submission will be accepted. References need time to write and sign their letters. Applicants should confirm that each letter addresses their qualifications and training goal, upload the resume and essay, and verify that the portal shows a completed submission before leaving the site.
NBAA says award recipients will be announced at the 2027 Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference. Applicants should monitor the contact details associated with their application and keep copies of submitted files. If selected, review the award agreement for the exact training deadline and any expenses that must be documented.
Questions to resolve before accepting
Ask whether the intended program qualifies as continuing education or training for scheduler or dispatcher work. Confirm whether the award pays a provider directly or reimburses a recipient, which expenses are eligible, and what documentation NBAA requires. A published maximum does not establish a specific award amount or mean the scholarship will cover a complete course.
If the October 5 deadline has passed by the time you read this page, check NBAA's official scholarship page for a later cycle rather than relying on this cycle's deadline. Requirements and application dates can change annually. The visible verification date on this listing indicates when these cycle details were checked.
Related resources include the NBAA scholarship page, the aviation scholarship directory, and the aviation glossary.