Women in Aviation International Scholarships

Women in Aviation, International is made up of dreamers–every one of us. Our scholarship awards are a major part of what our organization is all about. In the past 20 years WAI has disbursed millions of dollars to its members to help them get ahead and advance into the aviation and aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. Our scholarships help teachers fulfill their dreams, too, by providing them with the resources they need to bring aviation into their classrooms or to enhance their skills.

Submission Requirements
Each applicant must be a WAI member and may apply for no more than two scholarships. Internships are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. These requirements are in addition to all stated specifications in individual listings.

All applications must include five (5) stapled sets (NO FOLDERS) of the following information:
- application form
- three one-page recommendation letters
- typed, descriptive 500-word essay
- résumé
- copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook, if applicable

Descriptive essay or résumé should address the following:

- your aviation history and goals
- what you have done for yourself to achieve your goals
- where you see yourself in five and 10 years
- how the scholarship will help you achieve your objective and your present financial need
- flight or other training/education for which you need assistance; how your previous training was financed; educational scholarships, awards and honors; where you would obtain the training and the hourly rate for the instructor, aircraft, and simulators, or other costs, if applying for cash scholarship
- demonstrated involvement in aviation activities
- other applicable information as requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship

International applicants must meet the above requirements. In addition, you must include your country’s pilot, mechanic or other requirements and the equivalent copies of licenses and medicals.

For more information and to download the application form, please visit http://www.wai.org/education/scholarships.cfm

Application Deadlines:

11/28/2010

Maximum Amount:

$2000

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