Scholarships

Scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Women in Aviation International and help members reach their goals and advance into the aviation and aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. Ignite your personal learning experience by applying for WAI 2021 scholarships this year. All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Change your life, and review application requirements, FAQs, and 10 tips for a winning scholarship application.

In 2020, WAI awarded 151 scholarships valued at $831,365 bringing the total scholarships awarded since 1995 to over $13.2 million.

Learn about the history of the WAI scholarship program from Founder Peggy Chabrian, scholarship sponsors and winners by watching this 2019 video.

Read the success stories of past scholarship winners in the special 20th anniversary publication WAI Scholarships Change Lives.

Watch WAI Scholarship Spotlights videos to learn more.

Andrea Coppick, WAI 6452

Lindsey Dreiling, WAI 14613

Miyukiko "Koko" Kostelny, WAI 41327

Melissa Martin, WAI 77913


Congratulations to our 2020 scholarship winners!

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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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Helicopter Scholarships

Helicopter

HAI WAI Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarships

Estimated Value: 
$2,500
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2021

This scholarship provides $2,500 to applicants who want to attain their commercial helicopter ratings. Applicants must already have their private pilot’s license and be enrolled in a commercial helicopter rating program at an FAA-approved Part 141 school or international equivalent. Applicants must expect to receive your commercial helicopter pilot rating after January 1, 2021 (if you will receive your rating before this date, you are not eligible to apply).

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Aviation Maintenance Scholarships

Aviation Maintenance

ATP Aircraft Maintenance Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$1,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2021

For almost 50 years, ATP has been a proud supporter of global general aviation with information services and software solutions focused on making flying safer and more reliable. ATP will award a $1,000 scholarship to a woman pursuing the aircraft maintenance licenses. Please include a personal statement in your essay describing your interest and ambitions in aviation.

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Aviation Maintenance

Flexjet Aircraft Maintenance Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$2,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2021

Flexjet will award one $2,000 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. Requirements: Meet all WAI scholarship requirements and guidelines, GPA must be 3.0 or higher, enrolled in an accredited U.S. maintenance program, U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

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Aviation Maintenance

HAI WAI Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarships

Estimated Value: 
$2,500
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2021

This scholarship provides $2,500 to applicants who are in training to become aviation maintenance technicians. Applicants must already be enrolled in a maintenance technician certificate program at an FAA-approved Part 147 school or international equivalent.  Applicants who expect to receive their maintenance technician certificates prior to Jan. 1, 2021, are ineligible to apply for this award.  

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Aviation Maintenance

Pratt & Whitney Engine Maintenance Training Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$5,000 each
Available Scholarships: 
6
Scholarship Year: 
2021

Pratt & Whitney will offer (6) engine maintenance training scholarships to individuals working to become A&P mechanics. Winners will receive the following: - One engine maintenance training course (recipients can pick one of the two options). - Domestic airfare only (see international travel for more information).

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Aviation Maintenance

Tools for Aircraft Maintenance (TAM) Scholarship 2021

Estimated Value: 
$5,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2021

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. Carolyn will offer one TOOL Scholarship for $2500 worth of TOOLS of your choice plus round-trip airfare. In addition, Snap-On Industrial is generously contributing an aviation starter tool kit with a value of $2500.

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Dispatcher Scholarships

Dispatcher

2021 Airline Dispatchers Federation and Academy College Dispatch Certificate Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$5,840
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2021

The Airline Dispatchers Federation in conjunction with Academy College (Bloomington, MN) is offering a scholarship to earn his/her Aircraft Dispatcher’s FAA 121 certificate. The following are details of this scholarship: 1. The scholarship will have a monetary value of $5,840.00 which will cover instruction and training required to take the Aircraft Dispatch written test and check ride with an FAA 121 examiner for certification.

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Dispatcher

2021 Airline Dispatchers Federation and Aircraft Dispatch Academy Dispatch Certificate Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$4,250
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2021

The Airline Dispatchers Federation in conjunction with Aircraft Dispatch Academy (St. George, UT) is offering a scholarship to earn his/her Aircraft Dispatcher’s FAA 121 certificate.The following are details of this scholarship: 1. The scholarship will have a monetary value of $4,250.00 which will cover instruction and training required to take the Aircraft Dispatch written test and check ride with an FAA 121 examiner for certification.

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Dispatcher

Universal Weather & Aviation FAA-certified Dispatcher Training Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$3,995
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2021

Hybrid Course (Online / 8-day classroom session)  The Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. hybrid Aircraft Dispatcher Course is comprised of two elements: a four-month (17 week) self-paced online portion and an 8-day classroom session. This course allows you to complete the majority of the coursework online over a four-month period.  Once you complete the online requirements and pass the FAA Airman Knowledge Test, you will spend 8 days at our training facility in Houston, TX to complete the practical portion of your training.

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Aerospace Engineering Scholarships

Aerospace Engineering

Bonita Jean Olson Memorial Scholarship

Estimated Value: 
$3,000
Available Scholarships: 
1
Scholarship Year: 
2021

 Bonnie started her career as an educator, moving on to the aviation and aerospace industry, and spending almost 30 years working in commercial aviation and space programs.

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