Tailhook Education Scholarship

TEF awards over 100 scholarships annually averaging more than $4,600 per grant with our top grant awarded at $20,000 per year. A number of our TEF grants are awarded to students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum. All TEF grants assist Naval Aviation legacy undergraduate students obtain a higher education.

Eligibility
​High school graduate and child or grandchild of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, or Air-crewman.
- Or -
Children/grandchildren of individuals who served onboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
- And -
Accepted for undergraduate enrollment at an accredited college.

Award
$20,000.00
Deadline
02/16/2026