Late Deadline 2010 Scholarships

Late Deadline Scholarships

Telex Scholarship
Telex is awarding $500 and a Telex ANR (Active Noise Reduction) headset to a college student pursuing aviation flight training. The award may be used to cover flight tuition or associated college cost, including tuition, dormitory fees, or books, as necessary. Candidates will be judged on the strength of their essay stating their goals in aviation, evidence of satisfactory initial flight training, performance history in education and/or work, volunteerism, and financial need. Follow all WAI application guidelines.

(Scholarship value $1000)

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Training Scholarships (5)
From Air Navigation Bureau (3)

- Flight Safety
- Aerodromes, Air Routes and Ground Aids
- Air Traffic Management

From Air Transport Bureau (2)

- Environment
- Economic Policy and Infrastructure Management

Applicants should have adequate academic/professional qualifications and should have progressed to responsible positions in their line of work. The recipients will be exposed to and have an opportunity of participating in the work of the related Bureaux at the ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The duration of each scholarship may vary from 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the availability of recipients.

Applicants should submit a statement of intent of not more than 250 words, indicating why they feel such training scholarship would be beneficial.

Estimated value $15,000 each. Travel and medical costs involved would need to be borne by the recipient. However, an award of $3,000 will be granted to each recipient for their living expenses.


(Scholarship value $15,000; Total value $90,000)

Continental Airlines 737 Flight Training Scholarships (4) - Scholarship Deadline January 10, 2010

Continental Airlines is offering four Boeing 737NG type rating training scholarships. Criteria requires a minimum of 1,500 hours total time, 1,000 hours turbine, 1,000 hours multi, 1,000 hours PIC. Applicant must possess commercial and instrument ratings, a first class medical with no waivers, and must have successfully completed the ATP written exam.

To apply for these scholarships, apply online using the following procedures. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2010.

- Go to www.continental.com
- Click on "About Continental"
- Click on "Career Opportunities"
- Select "Pilot Positions"

If this is the first time you have applied for a position, select "New Application". Unless you want to use this application to apply for employment at another airline other than Continental, select "Single Application Only." There is no charge for a single application.

- Follow the prompts to create a new AirlineApps.com account.
- Fill out the required information by selecting each item on the list of options on the left side of the page.
- Under the item "Job Targeting" select "Continental Airlines" as the airline you wish to receive your application.
- Under the item "My Addendums" select the option "enter/update" on the line next to "Continental Airlines"
- Complete the information on this page.
- At the top of the page select "Member of Women in Aviation" in the affiliate listing.

To have someone submit an online letter of recommendation, under "Professional Recommendation" select "Send a Request" and enter the email address of the person submitting the recommendation. They should receive shortly an email with a link to a webpage to submit the recommendation. You can have as many recommendations as you want.

Note: You may complete background references, but they are not required at this time. When you have completed all of the items select "My Application". Select "Validate My Application" to ensure all required fields are filled in. Once all items are verified, select "Publish My Application" to submit it for consideration.

After completing the application you can then submit your essay via email to Scholarships@wai.org with a copy to Pilotrecruiting@coair.com. Continental’s response to your email will let you know your application is under consideration. You may include a copy of your resume’, but this is not mandatory.

You must be able to attend the full training course as scheduled in the Spring of 2010. The scholarship does not include housing or personal expenses. The course will be trained under Continental Airlines 142 certificate and consists of manuals, CBTs, FTDs, FFS, Oral Validation and Rating Ride. The total training will be conducted over 21-24 day time period.

(Scholarship value $8,000 each - Total Scholarship value $32,000)

Pioneers in Aviation; The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Memorial Scholarships
Perhaps the most remarkable woman in aviation is Amelia Earhart. With her pioneering spirit, she was a record setter in the airplane and out. Her legend continues to inspire women to pursue aviation. On the 112th anniversary of Amelia’s birthday, the “Amelia Earhart Pioneering Award” was awarded to Major Nicole Malachowski, USAF. Nicole exemplified triumph over adversity, self worth and confidence by becoming the first female USAF Thunderbird pilot. Recently, Maj. Malachowski drafted a Senate bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) which was later signed into law on July 1st, 2009. Nicole has donated her award of $10,000 to Women Military Aviators, Inc., (WMA) for scholarships to honor the WASP.

WMA will award five individual scholarships of $2,000. The recipient must embody the character and values of the WASP and demonstrate, by example, the core values of military service. The scholarship is intended for those women in high school or college seeking flying lessons with the intention of becoming military aviators. In addition, applicants should identify the school, college or university in which enrolled and annotate the part 141 school where training will be completed. All training must be completed within one year of receipt of the award. The applicant must show the ability to complete training and identify their future interests in military aviation. The WASP Memorial Scholarship will be presented at the 2010 Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference in Orlando, Florida.

(Scholarship value $2000; Total value $10,000)