Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Naval Helicopter Association
The Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard vertical-lift community and their families – honoring service and investing in the leaders who come next.
Apply for a Scholarship
15 scholarships awarded annually. A clear application with a visual timeline - save as you go and finish before the deadline, on any device.
Before you start
Who can apply
A: NHA membership (sponsor)
Tied to an NHA lifetime member (on or after 15 Feb 2020), or a member in good standing for 3+ years by Jan 31. First-tour O-1/O-2 “Nugget” members are exempt from the 3-year rule.
B: Service connection
Active, Reserve, or prior USN / USMC / USCG rotary-wing aviator, aircrewman, or maintenance/support personnel – or their child, grandchild, or spouse.
C: Enlisted exemption
Active-duty E-6 and below with current or past helicopter / MV-22 affiliation (and their families) need no NHA membership – a Command Verification of Eligibility from the member’s command confirms service.
D: Education
High school graduate (or prospective) or current undergraduate / graduate student, pursuing a trade certificate, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree at an accredited institution.
Not eligible
Applicants who have received a Service Academy appointment, and Service ROTC Scholarship recipients receiving paid fees and tuition.
Who is eligible?
Applicants are Active, Reserve, or prior USN / USMC / USCG rotary-wing personnel – or their children, grandchildren, or spouses – connected to an NHA member sponsor. Enlisted applicants do not need an NHA member connection; they submit a Command Verification of Eligibility from their command instead. Service Academy appointees and fully-funded ROTC scholarship recipients are not eligible.
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