Scholarship Graduate

Orville and Wilbur Wright Graduate Award

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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Avg. Amount Awarded
286
Days
January 31 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The Orville and Wilbur Wright Graduate Award is for students enrolled in any accredited college or university worldwide. International students are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have completed at least one academic quarter or semester of full-time graduate-level college work and have a research topic approved. Applicant's education plan shall be such as to continue graduate work in some field of science or engineering encompassed by the technical activities of AIAA. Two professional letters of recommendation are required; one letter from an academic reference and one letter from a career reference. Letters of recommendations may not be submitted by relatives.

Amount Details

$5,000
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Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Aviation/Aerospace, Engineering/Technology, Science, Technology, and Society
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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