aviation scholarships

[DonMuncy]

My granddaughter is interested in a career in aviation. Is anyone knowledgeable about scholarships available for females in aviation.

[MooneyMitch]

I do believe the 99’s group offer aviation scholarships.  

See their website ninety-nines.org for their Amelia Earhart scholarships information.

Also, Women In Aviation offer scholarships.  

[ilovecornfields]

AOPA Primary Flight Training Scholarships Current AOPA members who are at least 16 years of age are eligible to apply for a flight training scholarship of $2,500 to $7,500, to be applied to training for a private pilot, sport pilot, or recreational pilot certificate. AOPA Advanced Flight Training Scholarships Current paid AOPA members with aviation career aspirations are encouraged to apply for an advanced flight training scholarships, ranging from $3,000 to $10,000, to pursue one of the following ratings or certificates: Instrument MEI (Multi-Engine – Instructor) CFII (Certificated Flight Instructor – Instrument) CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) Commercial LEARN MORE APPLY NOW SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES Apply by Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT)to receive priority consideration. The final deadline for scholarship applications is Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

[Hank]

Check the Aviation program here at Auburn. They have a deal set up with Delta, whose name is on a new classroom building at KAUO.

[DonMuncy]

Thanks guys

[Yooper Rocketman]

EAA currently has a significant scholarship program as well.  

Tom

 

[carusoam]

Inviting @mooneygirl for this conversation... Something that may be familiar to her...

Best regards,

-a-

[RLCarter]

I have a friend that received multiple scholarships as she worked her way up to CFII, I'll contact her and get a list. The Young Eagles program through EAA will get her a FREE Sporty's On-Line Ground School ($249.00), EAA will reimburse her when she passes her FAA written exam ($165.00) and $130.00 towards her 1st flight lesson. If your an EAA member they have a  Scholarships page aswell

[RLCarter]

@DonMuncy List of Scholarships (7 pages total)

 

Edited February 12, 2020 by RLCarter

[mooneygirl]

Top on my list would be the scholarships through AOPA, WAI [Women in Aviation International] and the 99s.  All have student memberships available which gives you access to the scholarships.  Depending on what area she lives in, she could check out the local 99s chapter.  In our little chapter we give out $5000 per year. 

 

[tigers2007]

I  want to add that anyone is able to apply for the AOPA Advanced Rating Scholarship and also the Primary Training Scholarship (all ages welcome). They will need to have two people to write letters of recommendation. Just don't miss the deadlines. They also have a specific scholarship for full-time Teachers to acquire their Rec, Sport, or Private so long that they are teaching the AOPA STEM curriculum. These are some great offerings.

[tmo]

15 hours ago, tigers2007 said:

anyone is able to apply

Yet the 2nd eligibility requirement does say "U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident" which immediately means applying doesn't make sense for some 7.35 billion people, out of 7.7 billion roaming the planet...  Just sayin'.

But yes, looks like a great place to apply, for those that are in need and eligible, thanks for posting the link.

[skydvrboy]

Also check with local aviation groups or EAA Chapters.  Our local aviation group gives out scholarships to students wishing to pursue a career in aviation, as does the EAA chapter to our east and west.  Ours ranges from $500 - $2000 depending on how many kids apply and are approved each year.  The caveat for these three though is that the student has to be a resident of that county.

[carusoam]

Must be scholarship season again...

I saw a list of aviation scholarships, something for everybody...

 

-a-