Aviation Scholarships
Here are some of the Aviation scholarships on our site for which you may qualify.
WAI Mile High Chapter Empowerment Scholarship
Two $4,000 non-cash scholarships will be awarded for Jeppesen commercial aviation dispatch training. The scholarships include tuition, books, and supplies, and does NOT include pre-exam books or FAA examination fees of $500. One scholarship will be awarded to a Colorado resident, and one scholarship open worldwide.
Students can be full time, part time, or graduated. Open to both women and men. Include in your essay activities, goals, and reason for applying. At least one letter of recommendation must be from an employer, instructor, or personal acquaintance.
This course will prepare applicants to take the comprehensive FAA written, oral, and practical exams leading to issuance of the aircraft dispatcher license. The FAA aircraft dispatcher written exam is the same as the FAA airline transport pilot (ATP) exam, so this course provides the ATP body of knowledge, plus flight planning and practical dispatching skills-applicable to many aviation careers. This is not an ATP course.
Jeppesen graduates can receive transfer credit towards a bachelor's of science degree at the Metropolitan State College of Denver, Honolulu Community College, and other worldwide partner universities.
Training will be held at Jeppesen's Corporate World Headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Travel and lodging expenses not included in scholarship. Scholarship must be used within one year of receiving the award.
(Scholarship value $4000 each)
Submission Requirements:
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
Airbus A320 Type Rating Certificate Scholarship
Applicants for the Airbus A320 type rating scholarships must hold a bachelor's degree, commercial pilot certificate, instrument rating, certified flight instructor certificate, and multiengine rating.
(Scholarship value $31,000 each)
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
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Anne Bridge Baddour Aviation Scholarship
The Anne Bridge Baddour Aviation Scholarship will be awarded to a female pilot with the following accomplishments: Must be a U.S. citizen, have a burning desire to become a professional pilot, have at least a private pilot certificate with 150 hours' flying time, be on track toward the ATP rating. This award will be used to further her aims toward an instrument rating, multi-engine rating, or ATP.
(Scholarship value $2000)
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
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AOPA Student Pilot Scholarship
Since 1939, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), has worked to keep general aviation fun, safe, and affordable. As part of its commitment to growing the pilot population, AOPA will award a $3,000 scholarship to a WAI member pursuing a private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate.
The recipient will be chosen based on merit, including previous accomplishments, ability to set and achieve goals, involvement in general aviation, and commitment to completing flight training.
If the applicant is a full-time student enrolled in high school, an accredited flight program, or an accredited college or university, she/he must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
In addition to the essay outlined in the WAI scholarship requirements, the applicant must include a separate 300-word essay expressing her thoughts on general aviation's role in supporting the nation and local communities. The applicant must also have obtained a student pilot certificate by the scholarship application deadline and provide a copy of the certificate.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Funds will be paid directly to the recipient and must be used within one year of the award.
Submission Requirements:
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
Bombardier Aircraft Training Learjet 45 Type Rating Scholarship
In memory of those Bombardier Aircraft Training instructor pilots that have passed on, Bombardier Aircraft Training is proud to offer a scholarship for a LR45 type rating course. Upon successful completion of the LR45 pilot initial training course, the recipient will be able to conduct a 100 percent type rating checkride in the Learjet 45 simulator. The scholarship winner must, as a minimum, be a holder of a private pilot certificate with multiengine and instrument ratings.
The course lasts 16 days and will be conducted in Dallas, Texas. The scholarship winner is responsible for all lodging and travel costs. Training must be started within one year of the scholarship award date. Customer support information for hotels and rental cars is available by calling 1-888-679-4200.
(Scholarship value $35,000)
Submission Requirements:
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
Bunny M. Connors Memorial Scholarship
Bunny M. Connors was a career respiratory therapist at several hospitals in the North Andover, Massachusetts, area. She later chose to pursue her lifelong dream of flying. She became a flight instructor, enthusiastically sharing her love of flying with her students. She went on to a commercial flying career with Bird Aviation and Cape Central Airways. The scholarship will be awarded to a WAI member pursuing a private pilot certificate or instrument rating. Flight training must be completed within one year of receiving scholarship.
(Scholarship value $1,000)
Submission Requirements:
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
Boeing 737-NG Type Rating Certificate Scholarship
The Boeing Company will award one B737-NG type rating certificate to a qualified recipient. Minimum qualifications include the following: commercial, instrument, and multiengine ratings with a minimum of 1,500 hours fixed wing total time, instrument currency, and must possess a current first class FAA medical certificate with no waivers. The recipient must pass an FAA ATP written exam prior to training. Training will be approximately three concurrent weeks and conducted in Miami, Florida. Scheduling will be on a space available basis. The scholarship does not include transportation, lodging, meal expenses, or personal expenses. We will provide suggestions for cost-effective housing upon request. Applicants should follow the WAI scholarship application guidelines, with at least one of the recommendation letters from a flight instructor from whom you have received dual instruction. In addition to the B737-NG type rating certificate, the recipient will receive a complimentary registration to the Annual International Women in Aviation Conference (does not include transportation, lodging, meal expenses or personal expenses).
(Scholarship value $25,000)
Submission Requirements
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
CAE Citation Corporate Aircraft Training Scholarship
CAE will award a corporate aircraft training scholarship. It will include Citation initial training resulting in a type rating upon successful completion of the course. Criteria include, in addition to the general scholarship requirements, a current first class medical, commercial pilot certificate with multiengine and instrument ratings and a certified flight instructor certificate with instrument airplane endorsement.
Applicant must have flown in minimum of 50 hours PIC or SIC within the previous 12 months. The candidate must demonstrate an interest in corporate business aviation by writing an additional 250-word essay on how this scholarship will fit into their plans to enter corporate/business aviation. The recipient is responsible for all travel and housing-related costs for the 14 day course.
(Scholarship value $22,000)
Submission Requirements
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
Cochise Community College sponsored by Northrop Grumman Flight Training Scholarship
Flight training provides opportunities for personal development, enhanced self-esteem, exploration, and experimentation. The cockpit of an airplane is a place where people learn to think, rely on themselves, develop their strengths, and overcome their weaknesses. Cochise Community College has more than 45 years of experience, helping individuals achieve their dreams of flying. In cooperation with Northrop Grumman we are pleased to offer a $5,000 flight training scholarship at Cochise Community College in Douglas, Arizona, to a WAI member pursing a private pilot certificate, instrument rating, or commercial pilot certificate. In addition to WAI requirements the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, hold a valid third-class medical, have a desire to pursue aviation as a career, and submit an additional 500-word essay describing their desire and goals in aviation.
(Scholarship value $5,000)
Submission Requirements:
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
Dare to Dream Scholarship
The sponsors of this scholarship would like to make a difference in the life of a deserving person who is pursuing their dream in the world of aviation. A $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to an individual working toward an instrument or multiengine rating or commercial or CFI certificate. Funds will be paid directly to your flight school and training must be completed within one year. The recipient will be chosen on a basis of merit, career aspirations, and dedication, as well as contributions to her community. One letter of recommendation must be from a pilot who has flown with you.
(Scholarship value $3,000 each)
Submission Requirements:
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-800 Type Rating Certificate Scholarships
Delta Air Lines will award two B737-800 type rating certificates to qualified recipients who are currently enrolled or have a baccalaureate degree. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and have leadership potential. All training will be approximately six concurrent weeks and conducted in Atlanta, Georgia, lodging accommodations and round trip airfare will be provided during training (meals not included).
In addition to the B737-800 type rating certificate, each recipient will receive a trip to the Annual International Women in Aviation Conference (including round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and conference registration).
Résumé must include the following: all schools attended, including high school with city and state for each school; GPA; dates attended for college; and all degrees. If applicable, all military history, including all occupations, ranks, education, and dates must be included. Candidates should list academic honors, scholarships, awards, and special achievements.
Minimum qualifications include the following: commercial, instrument, and multiengine land certificates a minimum of 1,500 hours' total time, must have passed an FAA ATP written exam within the last two years, and must possess a current first class FAA medical certificate.
Candidates must include a copy of their driver's license, current passport, and list any moving violations, dates, locations, and associated details for the last seven years. Candidates must include a statement of conviction (any type of violation of the law, moving or not) with complete dates and locations. Candidates should provide details pertinent to any letters of inquiries from the FAA regarding any aircraft incidents or accidents, and list all FAA checkride failures.
(Scholarship value $35,000 each)
Submission Requirements:
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
Diane Endres Ballweg Scholarship
This scholarship is given to a woman over 30 who wants to learn to fly or who already has a pilot certificate (private, sport, or recreational) and wants to pursue an advanced certificate or rating, i.e. commercial, instrument, etc. The scholarship award will be paid directly to the flight school to be applied to the recipient's account.
(Scholarship value $500)
Submission Requirements:
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. All application materials can be submitted in the same envelope. These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.
For each scholarship include three stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and two copies) of the following information:
Official WAI application form
Two one-page recommendation letters (originals - no photocopies)
Typed, descriptive 500-word essay
Professional résumé
Copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook (if applicable)
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