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“Through the Spencer Flight Training Scholarship, I was able to achieve my dream of becoming a pilot. Their resources and amazing instruction made it nothing but an awesome experience.”

— Dylan Metzger

Pilot Training Reimbursement Scholarship

The Giving Dreams Wings Scholarship was created with one purpose in mind—to invest in future aviators and support them as they pursue their aviation dreams.

The Spencer Flight & Education Center (SFEC) Pilot Training Reimbursement Scholarship is designed to support pilots who demonstrate commitment, discipline, and successful completion of key FAA certification milestones. This scholarship reimburses eligible applicants after they have successfully passed an approved FAA knowledge or practical test. Apply for reimbursement today and turn your achievement into momentum for your next flight milestone.

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Eligible Reimbursement Milestones

Applicants may apply for reimbursement after passing one of the following FAA tests:

Private Pilot

Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Test
Private Pilot Practical Test (Checkride)

Instrument Rating

Instrument Rating FAA Knowledge Test
Instrument Rating Practical Test (Checkride)

Commercial Pilot

Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Test
Commercial Pilot Practical Test (Checkride)

Scholarship Award

Amount: Up to $1,100 per applicant (set by SFEC)
Type: Reimbursement only
Payment Timing: Issued after verification of passing results and expenses

Eligible Expenses

Reimbursement may be used for:

FAA knowledge test fees
Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) fees
Aircraft rental associated with the checkride
Instructor fees directly related to the test

(Expenses must be directly tied to the passed milestone)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Successfully pass one of the listed FAA tests
Submit proof of passing (score report, temporary certificate, or endorsement)
Provide receipts showing out-of-pocket payment
Submit a completed SFEC scholarship application
Be a current member of SFEC, verified by administrator
Provide proof of Kansas Residency in the form of a government-issued I.D.

Application & Review

Applications are reviewed by the SFEC Scholarship Committee
Reimbursement will not exceed documented expenses or the maximum award amount
Awards are subject to available funding
Awards limited to 1 per category to include dates Jan. 1 – Jan. of each year
Submission does not guarantee reimbursement

Terms & Conditions

Reimbursements are non-transferable
Funds may only be used for approved aviation training expenses
SFEC reserves the right to verify documentation
False or incomplete submissions may result in denial

Past Scholarship Winners

2024 Recipients

Congratulations to Breck Averoff, Cimarron, and Cordell Brown, Wallace, our 2024 scholarship recipients.

Breck and Cordell were each awarded a $2,000 SFEC matching flight training scholarship and are both currently working on their private pilot certificates. The SFEC is thrilled to have an opportunity to be part of their aviation journey!