Dubois Aviation Flight Training Opportunities
Flight training scholarship and discovery flight giveaway
Apply for the Dubois Aviation $1,000 pilot training scholarship or enter the monthly discovery flight giveaway. The scholarship is open to eligible private pilots across the United States who are willing to complete qualifying advanced flight training with Dubois Aviation in Chino, California.
Monthly discovery flight giveaway
The monthly discovery flight giveaway is for future students who want to experience flying before committing to a training program. It is a practical first step for someone comparing airplane lessons, helicopter lessons, or a first flight as a gift.
- Good for people interested in airplane or helicopter flight training.
- Designed for first-time flyers, future pilots, and gift buyers.
- Winner is contacted by the Dubois Aviation team.
$1,000 flight training scholarship
The yearly scholarship is a $1,000 training credit for current private pilots who are serious about earning an advanced rating or instructor certificate. Applicants may live anywhere in the United States, but the credit must be used for qualifying training at Dubois Aviation.
- Must already hold at least a Private Pilot certificate.
- Eligible goals include Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, or MEI.
- Requires uploading a 500-word essay about why you should receive the scholarship and your long-term aviation goal.
- Credit is applied toward qualifying Dubois Aviation flight training.
Who Should Apply?
Pilots ready for the next rating, and future students ready for a first flight
If you are already a private pilot, the scholarship application is built around your next aviation goal. If you are new to aviation, the discovery flight giveaway gives you a clear way to ask questions and learn what training at Dubois Aviation is like.
Advanced Pilot Training Scholarship
What the $1,000 pilot scholarship can help with
Advanced flight training can be a major step toward safer flying, professional aviation work, and instructor opportunities. This scholarship is intended for motivated pilots who can clearly explain their goals and are prepared to train with Dubois Aviation at Chino Airport.
Instrument Rating Scholarship
For private pilots who want to improve weather decision-making, IFR procedures, and cross-country capability.
Commercial Pilot Scholarship
For pilots building toward professional standards, advanced maneuvers, and commercial pilot certification.
Multi-Engine Training Scholarship
For pilots preparing to add multi-engine skills and expand future aircraft or career options.
CFI, CFII, and MEI Scholarship
For pilots pursuing instructor certificates and a path toward teaching, mentoring, and building aviation experience.
Applicants Nationwide
Can pilots outside California apply?
Yes. The scholarship application can be submitted by eligible private pilots from anywhere in the United States. The important requirement is that the scholarship credit must be used for approved training with Dubois Aviation. If you are willing to travel or temporarily train in Southern California, include that in your uploaded essay.
Essay Requirement
What to include in your uploaded 500-word essay
Use the uploaded essay to explain why this scholarship would make a meaningful difference, which rating or certificate you are pursuing, how you plan to use aviation in the future, and why you believe Dubois Aviation is a good fit for your training.
Scholarship FAQ
Flight training scholarship questions
Who can apply for the Dubois Aviation flight training scholarship?
The scholarship is for pilots who already hold at least a Private Pilot certificate and are working toward an advanced rating or instructor certificate such as Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, or MEI.
Can pilots from outside California apply?
Yes. Eligible pilots from anywhere in the United States may apply, but the scholarship credit must be used for qualifying training with Dubois Aviation in Chino, California.
What should I upload for the scholarship essay?
Upload a PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, or RTF file with an essay of at least 500 words explaining why you should receive the scholarship, which rating or certificate you are pursuing, and what your overall aviation goal is.
Is the scholarship paid as cash?
No. The scholarship is a training credit applied toward approved Dubois Aviation flight training and is not paid as cash.
Do I have to opt in to text messages?
Yes. Text-message opt-in is required for the giveaway and scholarship so Dubois Aviation can contact entrants and applicants about the opportunity. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
Enter or Apply
Apply for the scholarship or enter the discovery flight giveaway
Use the form below for the monthly discovery flight giveaway or the advanced-rating scholarship. Scholarship applicants should select the scholarship option and upload a 500-word essay explaining why they should receive the credit and where they want aviation to take them.