Scholarships For Dependents of US Navy Aviation
Honoring Service. Empowering Futures.
Since 1987, Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation has honored the service of Navy aviation families by opening doors to education, opportunity, and what comes next.
Presidential Endorsement
A Legacy of Naval Aviation Service
“As a Naval Aviator, I understand the challenges these families face in support of their military member. Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation works to provide college scholarships to dependents of Naval Aviation to help them realize their educational goals. I applaud the work of Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation and encourage others to support this worthy foundation.”
President George H. W. Bush
41st President of the United States | U.S. Navy Naval Aviator
Behind every aviator is a family who serves, too.
Deployments. Frequent moves. Changing schools. Interrupted careers. Missed milestones. Long stretches of uncertainty. Navy aviation service shapes the lives of entire families. For students, that mobility can also make it harder to build the local roots and connections that many traditional scholarship opportunities depend on. WOASF exists to help ensure that a life shaped by service does not limit educational opportunity.
President Bush understood that life firsthand. At 18, he joined the U.S. Navy and became a naval aviator, flying combat missions in the Pacific during World War II. In September 1944, his aircraft was shot down while completing a combat mission. He later served as the 41st President of the United States. Discover President Bush's Naval Aviation story →
Our Purpose
To honor the service of Navy aviation families by expanding access to education for people whose lives are shaped by that service.
Through scholarships, partnerships, and a community committed to giving back, WOASF helps students and families move forward with greater opportunity.
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Honoring Service
We recognize the sacrifices of Navy aviation families.
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Building Community
Helping spouses and children pursue higher education.
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Creating Opportunity
Connecting generations of Navy aviation families.
Our Impact Since 1987
Together with our administered scholarship partners, WOASF has turned community support into educational opportunity for Navy aviation families across the country.
Awarded
Awarded
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Supported
Nationwide
Nationwide
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Meet Our 2026 Scholars
80 scholars are beginning their next chapter.
99 scholarships awarded in 2026.
Made possible by our donors and administered scholarship partners.
Thank you for investing in what comes next.
Administered Partners
Stewarding Scholarships That Honor Naval Aviation Legacies
WOASF administers scholarship programs established by organizations, associations, and military communities that share our commitment to Navy aviation families.
Each partnership preserves a distinct legacy of service while extending educational opportunity to more students.
Maritime Patrol Association
Scholarship
Supporting dependents of Navy personnel who currently serve or previously served in the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance community.
VAW/VRC Merit Scholarships
Supporting spouses and children of current and former VAW/VRC community members in pursuing undergraduate, technical, and vocational education.
USS Gerald R. Ford Scholarship
Supporting dependents of Navy personnel who currently serve or previously served aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) as ship’s company.
News & Opportunities
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship applications are now open for the 2026–2027 cycle. Explore available opportunities, review eligibility and required documents, and take the next step toward applying.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join the WOASF Charity Golf Tournament and help turn a day on the course into educational opportunity for Navy aviation families.
Corporate & Community Partners
It Takes a Community to Create Opportunity.
From businesses and foundations to military and community organizations, our partners stand alongside Navy aviation families and help make scholarships possible.
Behind every logo is a scholar beginning a new chapter—pursuing an education, building a future, and carrying opportunity forward.
Together, our partners invest in the next generation of Navy aviation families.
Scholar Spotlight
Honoring Families. Empowering Futures.
Meet a few of the remarkable scholars whose educational journeys are supported by the generosity of our donors and partners.
Jack Carlin
Florida State University
"Receiving the Wings of America Scholarship is an incredible honor that means more than I can fully express for both me and my family. It’s a reminder that their sacrifices and support have not gone unnoticed.”
Vivian Schmidt
Kalamazoo College
“With everything the veterans of this country have done for me, I strive to use my passion to help them and their families.”
Erin Runkle
Marywood University
“You have invested in my future, and I promise to honor that investment with hard work, dedication, and purpose."
