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★ 501(c)(3) Veteran Aviation Nonprofit

Veterans Deserve
a Path to the Cockpit

The CloudDancer Scholarship funds flight training and aviation maintenance certification for U.S. military veterans. We’ve committed $112,500 in scholarships for 2026—and every dollar comes from people like you.

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Funding veteran pilots and aviation technicians since 2021.
Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship

$675,000+

Total Raised

$112,500

Committed for 2026

10

Scholarships for 2026

2021

Founded

Proven Impact

Veterans Who Earned Their Wings

Class of 2023

James Halepaska

U.S. Army Veteran

“This scholarship changed the trajectory of my life.”

Class of 2024

2024 Recipients

Multiple Branches

“CloudDancer made our aviation dreams possible.”

Class of 2025

2025 Recipients

U.S. Armed Forces Veterans

“Ashton’s legacy gave us the chance to earn our wings.”

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What the Scholarship Is For

Hear directly from our team about how CloudDancer bridges the gap between military service and the cockpit—and why your support matters.

2026 Scholarships

Two Paths to the Sky

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Pilot Scholarship

$17,500 each

Upon Selection

$5,000

First Solo

$5,000

Solo Cross-Country

$5,000

Check Ride Complete

$2,500

5 awards for 2026

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AMT Scholarship

$5,000 each

New for 2026—supporting veterans pursuing Aviation Maintenance Technician certification and careers in technical aviation fields.

5 awards for 2026

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Our Origin

Founded in Memory of Ashton Johnson

Ashton served in the U.S. Army with a tour in Afghanistan. After his service, he began flight training and soloed in just weeks. The CloudDancer Scholarship was created by his father Joey to honor Ashton’s dream and give other veterans the same opportunity to fly.

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