Nov. 10, 2020, is the cut-off date to apply for nearly $400,000 in scholarships from Women in Aviation. But to qualify for a scholarship, you must be a member of WAI by Nov. 1.
According to WAI officials, 82 scholarships are available in areas ranging from aerospace to engineering, from maintenance, dispatcher, to flight training. Numerous career enhancement and type ratings are available. As in past years, scholarships are not just for young people or students. A variety of scholarships are targeted for people in mid-career or even retirement.
“WAI scholarships have helped thousands of girls and women take significant steps toward making their aviation dreams a reality,” said Allison McKay, WAI CEO. “The scope of scholarships available spans all the aviation specialties, with awards available for WAI members of all ages and stages of life. WAI members can apply for up to three scholarships, so go for it — let us help you in your aviation adventure!”
Most scholarship applications may be completed online and can be submitted right up to Nov. 10, 2020. Mailed applications must be signed and postmarked by that same date.
The scholarships will be awarded during WAI’s conference in Reno, Nevada, March 11-13, 2021.
New scholarships have been added in the past few weeks, so interested applicants are urged to check WAI.org/Scholarships for these new opportunities. You can also find application requirements and tips for a winning scholarship application at WAI.org/Scholarships.