After being shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Flight Academy is once again accepting application packages from exceptional citizens across the country who want to earn their wings in 2021. AFJROTC high school cadets who will be 17 by July 9, 2021, and are interested in earning a private pilot certificate are encouraged to apply by November 25.
USAF JROTC Flight Academy Cadets Soar Again in 2021
Key Takeaways:
- The AFJROTC Flight Academy is reopening for applications in 2021, offering exceptional high school cadets the opportunity to earn a private pilot certificate during an eight-week summer program.
- This fully-funded scholarship covers all costs including tuition, room, board, and travel, providing cadets with a collegiate aviation experience at partner universities without requiring any military commitment.
- The program aims to develop both aviation "hard skills" and essential "soft skills" like integrity and perseverance, significantly increasing the likelihood of certification and fostering diversity within the pilot community.
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