Scholarships

Scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Women in Aviation International. In the past 20 years, WAI has disbursed more than $10 million to its members to help them reach their goals and advance into the aviation and aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. Thanks to our generous sponsors, there is truly something for every interest.

To apply, you must be a member of Women in Aviation International. Current members can verify their membership status at any time by logging into the members only section or calling 937-839-4647.

All scholarships, unless otherwise noted, are awarded at the annual International Women in Aviation Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort March 2-4, 2017 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

New This Year: All scholarships may be applied for electronically through the WAI website. Please submit your application only once you have all of the necessary files ready.

Should you wish to print out the application form and submit your application on paper, all application materials can be submitted in the same envelope.

Scholarship applications must be submitted or postmarked by November 14, 2016. Scholarship application materials may be mailed to WAI Scholarships, 3647 State Route 503 South, West Alexandria, OH 45381.

 

Please Note:
The applicant understands and accepts that WAI has no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any scholarship awards other than those specifically identified as WAI scholarships.

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FedEx Express JT8 Engine

Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2017

FedEx Express is accepting applications from qualified aviation schools, universities, museums, and other aviation education organizations for a JT8 engine with stand from the company’s retiring fleet.

To be considered for this donation, please submit a detailed summary of your organization, including information about your program, how the engine would enhance your program, and any joint use opportunities with other area programs to increase the use of the asset.

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Aviation Maintenance Scholarships

Aviation Maintenance

American Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Technician Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$5,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2017

*Only online applications will be accepted for this scholarship.

American Airlines will award one $5,000 scholarship to a student currently enrolled in an aviation maintenance technician program (A&P) or a degree in aviation maintenance technology. Candidates will be evaluated on academic standing, personal accomplishments, teamwork, leadership skills, and community service involvement.

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Aviation Maintenance

ATP General Aviation Maintenance Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$1,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2017

For over 40 years, ATP has supported the global general aviation industry with technology and services that promote safety and quality for maintenance operations. As part of our continuing commitment to aviation maintenance, ATP will award a $1,000 scholarship to a woman pursuing the airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate with a passion to work in general aviation maintenance. Please include a personal statement in your essay describing your interest and ambitions in general aviation.

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Aviation Maintenance

Delta Air Lines Aircraft Maintenance Technology Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$5,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2017

Delta Air Lines will award a $5,000 scholarship to a student currently enrolled in an aviation maintenance technician program (A&P) or a degree in aviation maintenance technology. In addition to the $5,000 scholarship, the recipient will receive a trip to the 28th annual International Women in Aviation Conference (includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and conference fee). Applicant must be a full-time student, with a minimum of two semesters left (as of February 2017), with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants must be U.S.

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Aviation Maintenance

Delta Air Lines - Engine Maintenance Internship

Estimated Value: 
$12,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2017

Delta Air Lines would like to extend a 2017 summer internship (13 weeks) opportunity to a student currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree in business management or industrial engineering. In addition to an internship position, the recipient will receive a trip to the 28th annual International Women in Aviation Conference (includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and conference fee). Applicants must be full-time students at the junior or senior level with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.

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Aviation Maintenance

HAI Helicopter Maintenance Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$1,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2017

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual interested in obtaining a helicopter mechanic certificate. Preference will be given to an applicant who is pursuing an airframe, power plant, both airframe and powerplant certificates, or the international equivalent. A primary determinant will be based on the applicant’s interest and determination to work in the helicopter industry.

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Aviation Maintenance

Pratt & Whitney Engine Maintenance Training Scholarship (6)

Estimated Value: 
$1,000-$3,400 each depending on course
Available Scholarships: 
6
Scholarship Year: 
2017

Pratt & Whitney will award a total of six engine maintenance training scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in aviation maintenance. Winners will have the option to attend any one of the commercial engines maintenance training courses offered by Pratt & Whitney or Pratt & Whitney Canada, such as System Familiarization, Line and Base Maintenance, and Borescope Inspection Procedures on JT8D, JT9D, PW2000, PW4000, PT6, or PW100 engines.

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Aviation Maintenance

Southwest Airlines Maintenance Training Scholarships

Estimated Value: 
$2,450-$4,250 depending on class choice
Available Scholarships: 
2
Scholarship Year: 
2017

Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer two individual maintenance training scholarships. The recipient may choose from the following courses: two-week 737-700/800 systems class, or one-week 737-700/800 avionics class. Included in the scholarship is a roundtrip ticket on Southwest Airlines to Dallas, hotel accommodations, and provisions for meals for the duration of class.

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Aviation Maintenance

United Airlines Tech Ops - Women in Aviation Scholarship 2017

Estimated Value: 
$1,500 each
Available Scholarships: 
2
Scholarship Year: 
2017

Open to WAI members seeking a degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering, aviation maintenance technology or an A&P through an aviation technician program.

Applicants must either be currently enrolled or officially accepted into an aerospace/aeronautical engineering program, aviation maintenance technology program or aviation technician program at an accredited university, college, or AMT School in the U.S.

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Aviation Maintenance

Tools for Aircraft Maintenance (TAM) Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$5,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2017

The TAM Scholarship was created after sponsor Carolyn Burton, an American Airlines mechanic identified a need for providing tools to a female student starting out in aircraft maintenance.

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