NATIONAL AVIATION OLYMPIAD

Scholarships for Aviation Careers

NAO provides fully-funded and subsidised training for top-performing students.

How the NAO Scholarship works

The National Aviation Olympiad is India's largest aviation talent pipeline. Top performers in the Olympiad receive scholarships for pilot training, drone certification, AME courses, and aerospace programmes — removing financial barriers entirely.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze achievers also receive national recognition, certificates, and priority access to mentorship from industry professionals.

Register for NAO
1

Register for NAO

Open to Class 8–12, all boards, all states

2

Prepare with study material

Aviation fundamentals, physics, navigation, drones

3

Appear for Olympiad rounds

Online screening + national-level finals

4

Win scholarship awards

Pilot training, AME, drone cert, aerospace courses

What scholarships cover

Pilot Training

CPL course fees at DGCA-approved FTOs for Gold winners

AME Course

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (B1/B2) full or partial funding

Drone Certification

RPC and BVLOS training at DGCA-approved RPTOs

Aerospace Courses

B.Tech / diploma support for aerospace and related streams

Need help with your application?

Our counsellors can guide you through NAO registration, preparation strategy, and scholarship eligibility.