How to Apply

Scholarship Application Requirements

The deadline for these scholarship applications has passed.  We are no longer accepting applications for our 2024 scholarships.  

Applicants for the WAI 2024 scholarships must be a current members of Women in Aviation International (WAI) by October 1, 2023, and your membership must not expire before March 2024. You may apply for up to three scholarships.

You can read the WAI2024 scholarship descriptions here

Scholarships applications are only accepted through the WAI website via the new online portal.  Please note the scholarship portal is independent of our website, i.e., if you are signed into the WAI website with your membership information, you will still need to register on the application portal to apply.

You can read the WAI2024 scholarship descriptions here

Once your application has been submitted, changes cannot be made to your application. All applicants must submit the following:

  • two (one-page) letters of recommendation—letters may not be from family members
  • one 500-word essay focused on why a WAI scholarship will help you achieve your goals 
  •  resume (no more than two pages)
  • if applying for a flight training scholarship, please include copies of your aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook
  • other applicable information as requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship

These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated.  Please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.

Your essay should address the following:

  • your name and contact information
  • how a WAI scholarship will help you achieve your goals 
  • other applicable information as requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship

Resume should include the following:

  • certificates already obtained, date, and flight hours completed (if applicable)
  • work history or school studies
  • educational scholarships, awards, and honors
  • demonstrated involvement in aviation-related activities

Unless a scholarship description indicates that is is only available to U.S. residents, international WAI members may apply if they meet all other requirements.

Email scholarships@wai.org with any additional questions.