More Scholarships

This is amazing! I have heard so much since I posted the Girls With Wings Scholarship announcement from other organizations that are having a difficult time giving away their scholarships. In the interest of cooperation and furthering the mission behind Girls With Wings (encouraging more girls' interest in aviation), I am posting the following links to the websites of three of the major women in aviation organizations over the next few days. Please PLEASE give yourself the *gift* this year of personal development: take some time to apply!

Women In Aviation, International 2008 Scholarships


Dispatcher Scholarships

Airline Ground Schools, Inc. Airline Ground Schools (AGS) will award one dispatcher training award leading to an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certifi­cate. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. AGS offers two options: a 13 weekend course in Florence, KY (near Cincinnati); and a Distance Learning Course with a 6-day resi­dency. No previous aviation experience required. (Scholarship value $3000)

Airline Dispatcher’s Federation Scholarships The Airline Dispatcher’s Federation will award at least one dispatcher training award, donated by ADF Scholastic Partners, which can lead to an FAA Certified Aircraft Dispatcher License. Applicants must be 21 years of age to begin a training course and, upon successful completion of the training, may be hired as a Dispatcher’s Assistant until legally able to exercise Joint Operational Control (as per Federal Aviation Regulations) as an aircraft dispatcher with any U.S. FAR 121 Domestic/Flag Carrier at age 23. Previous aviation experience may be applied, but is not required. (Scholarship value varies)

Engineering Scholarships

Delta Air Lines Engineering Scholarship Delta Air Lines will award a $5,000 scholarship to a student cur­rently enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree in Aerospace/Aero­nautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. In addition to the $5,000 scholarship, the recipient will receive a trip to the 16th 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 minimum of two semesters (as of March 2008), with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better. Appli­cants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. IN ADDITION to all WAI requirements you must also include a detailed essay (500 -1000 words), double spaced, type written which addresses the following topics: 1. Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in Aero-space/Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering? 2. What is or has been your greatest life challenge, and how has it enriched your and/or someone else’s life? 3. If someone else was to describe your greatest strength, what would it be and why, and what do you consider to be your strongest characteristic and why? 4. What has been your most memorable academic experience and how did you handle this situation? 5. Why are you the most qualified candidate for the Delta Air Lines Engineering Scholarship? (Scholarship value–$5,000; Estimated total value–$6,000)

Flight Scholarships

Commercial Airline Pilot Advance Training– Airline/Jet Transition Course Scholarship The Commercial Airline Pilot Training (CAPT) will award one Advance Training -Airline/Jet Transition Course Scholarship to a qualified candidate. This course will include a commercial/multi-engine/instrument review course (academics and flight) in a crew concept environment with the student culminating 24 hours in a transport category-type Flight Training Device. Upon successful completion of the course, the recipient will be eligible for employment through CAPT’s partnering airlines. Applicants must meet all WAI scholarship requirements, complete and submit the WAI application as specified on the form. Applicants must be holders of a Commercial multi-engine land license with an instrument rating and a minimum of 300 hours. The recipient is responsible for all travel and housing-related costs for the estimated 10-week course located at the CAPT training facility in Palm Coast, FL. A list of available housing will be provided to the recipient. (Scholarship value $22,495 estimated)

Continental Airlines 737 Flight Training Scholarships (2) Continental Airlines is offering two Boeing 737 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. The deadline for applications is December 7, 2007. Go to www.continental.com (Scholarship value-$8,000 - each
scholarship)

Delta Air Lines Boeing B737-800 Type Rating Certificate Scholarships (2) Delta Air Lines will award two B737-800 Type Rating Cer­tificates to qualified recipients that are currently enrolled or have a Baccalaureate Degree. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and have leadership potential. All training will be approximately 6 concurrent weeks and conducted in Atlanta, Georgia. Lodging accommodations and round trip airfare will be provided during training (meals not included). In addition to the B737-800 Type Certificate, each recipient will receive a trip to the 19th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference (including round trip airfare, hotel accommodations and conference fee). Résumé must include the following: all schools attended, including high school with city and state for each school, GPA, dates attended for college and all degrees. If applicable, all military history, including all occupations, ranks, education, and dates must be included. Candidates should list academic honors, scholarships, awards, and special achievements. Minimum qualifications include the following: commercial, instrument, and multiengine land certificates a minimum of 1,000 hours total time, and a current first class FAA medical certificate. Candidates must include a copy of their automobile driver’s license, current passport, and list any moving violations, dates, locations and associated details for the last seven years. Candidates must include a statement of conviction (any type of violation of the law, moving or not) with complete dates and locations. Candidates should provide details pertinent to any letters of inquiries from the FAA regarding any aircraft incidents or accidents, and a list of all FAA check ride failures. (Scholarship value $35,000 - each scholarship)

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Type Rating Scholarships Southwest Airlines is proud to announce that we will award two scholarships for Boeing-737 type ratings. The scholarships are available to WAI members only who meet our minimum criteria (as described in this listing). The winners will be announced at the convention in San Diego, and training will be held in Dallas, Texas. Scholarship winners must be available for potential em­ployment by Southwest Airlines within one year of success­ful completion of the B-737 type rating class and additional re­view board. To obtain an application go to www.southwest. com and click on “Careers”, scroll down to the “What’s new section” and click on the Women in Aviation link. All scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before December 1, 2007. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Flight experience:- U.S. FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.- Must be at least 23 years of age, at time of hire.- 2500 hours total or 1500 turbine total, including a mini­mum of 1000 hours in turbine aircraft as the Pilot in Com­mand, as defined by FAR Part I. Recency of experience is considered.- Southwest considers only Pilot time in fixed wing air­craft. This specifically excludes simulator, helicopter, WSO, RIO, FE, NAV, EWO, “Other”, etc.Medical:- Current FAA Class I Medical Certificate.- Must pass FAA mandated drug test.Education:- High School Diploma or equivalency required.- Graduation from an accredited, four-year college preferred.Work authorization: Established authorization to work in the United StatesLanguage: Must read, write, and speak English fluently. WAI Membership: Membership will be verifiedRecommendation Letters: Minimum of three letters from any individuals who can attest to the pilot’s flying skills. (Scholarship value $TBD)

Women Military Aviators – Dream of Flight Scholarship Women Military Aviators (WMA) seeks to preserve, for histo­ry, the important role women played in creating and supporting the American Spirit through their contributions to flight, aeronautics and space. This is an elite band of women that changed the way the world works and who put their lives on the line in defense of their country and for the love of aviation. WMA is committed to passing this legacy from one generation of women to another and has established an annual scholarship program in support of this commitment. Advocating the love of aviation, WMA offers an annual scholarship to advance a young woman in her pursuit of flight ratings at an accredited institution or FAA part 141 approved flight school. Over the past 25 years this scholarship has been given to select candidates so that they may pursue opportunities in the aviation field and to support the advancement of women in civilian and military aviation. The selection criterion includes the applicant’s ambition to advance women in aviation, demonstrated persistence and determination; financial need; ability to complete training; and ability to bring honor to the women of WMA. All criteria should be addressed by the applicants in their application in addition to interest in military aviation. Applicants must be able to complete training within one year of the award; be en­rolled in high school, an accredited flight program, or an accredited college or university. In addition, applicants should address all selection criteria in their application and identify the college or university in which enrolled. The 2008 Award will be given in honor of the women aviators who have served or are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Scholarship value $2500)

General Scholarships

Airbus Leadership Grant One scholarship will be awarded to a student at the college level of sophomore year or above who is pursuing a degree in an aviation-related field, who has achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and who has exhibited leadership potential. All applicants should submit one 500-word essay which addresses their career aspirations and explains how they have exhibited leadership skills. (Scholarship value $5000)

The Boeing Company Career Enhancement Scholarship The Boeing Company will award a scholarship to a woman who wishes to advance her career in the aerospace industry in the fields of engineering, technology development or management. The award is to be used for educational purposes only and may not be applied towards flight hours. Applicants may be full-time or part-time employees currently in the aerospace industry or a related field. Also eligible are students pursing aviation and aerospace-related degrees at the junior level with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). (Scholarship value $2,500)

Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation Scholarship Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. is awarding a $1000 scholarship to support a woman seeking to pursue an undergraduate or grad­uate degree in an aviation-related field. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, fluent in English and have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) in her most recent year of schooling. Applicant should submit a one-page essay detailing her current educational status, what she hopes to achieve by pursuing a degree in aviation and her aspirations in the field. (Scholarship value $1000)

"If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It" Scholarship (2) Nicole Cagnolatti, A&P/ Pilot has been the recipient of several WAI scholarships and benefited immensely from the as­sistance. She wants to personally contribute to the WAI Scholarships (for the 3rd year) by offering other aviation dreamers the opportunity to pursue their dream. In addition to the WAI requirements, include a 500-word descriptive essay detail­ing your Aviation Dream (Flight, Maintenance, Management, etc.), where and how you hope to use this award, and an approximate timeline of completion towards your goal. Applicants will be evaluated on a clear dream presented, past ambitious nature (aviation or other field, including volun­teering) and following application directions. Awards will be made out to the organization under the recipient’s name. Applicants must use funds within one year of acceptance. Financial assistance to your dream must make sense for amount offered. (Scholarship value $500 - each scholarship)

The Keep Flying Scholarship 2008 Both sponsors, Deborah Hecker and Evelyne Tinkl, were recipients of WAI type rating scholarships, benefited immensely from the assistance and want to give back to the aviation community. They recognized a need for an intermediate level scholarship to assist individuals making strides in aviation/flight. One scholarship totaling a maximum of $3,000 will be awarded to an individual working on an instrument or multi-engine rating, commercial or initial CFI certificate. Payments will be made directly to your flight school. Flight training must be completed within one year. Finalists will only be interviewed at the annual Women in Aviation Conference. Minimum requirements: private pilot certificate, 100 hours of flight time, copy of current 70%+ written test only for the certificate/rating sought. In your essay tell how the funds will be used, include other information you feel is relevant. One letter of recommendation must be from someone you have flown with.
(Scholarship value $3000)

"Ride the Sun" Ruth Maestre and Denise Waters have enjoyed (and contin­ue to enjoy) some once-in-a-lifetime experiences through their general aviation flying. Their chance meeting while flying their own respective Grumman Tiger airplanes to an AYA convention started a friendship and flying partnership that continues to grow. As general aviation pilots and air racers, flying is not their primary occupation. They have flown and raced throughout their country and internationally. They enjoy and treasure the freedom of flight at home in the USA. You are encouraged to continue the experience and help retain these freedoms. Many friends, family and sponsors have helped them achieve their dreams of flight beyond the ordinary training experiences. They would like to pass this opportunity on to you. The path of flight is challenging and can be expensive. Let them help you see that you can fly it! Requirements: 1. Meet all WAI scholarship requirements. 2. An additional 500 word essay on what flight means to you and specifically how you will use this financial assistance. 3. Upon receiving the award, provide the name of the organization that is to receive payment on your behalf. 4. Upon utilizing the award, write a short report (and photos would be appreciated) of how the assistance was used.Financial assistance can be used for any of the following involving FLIGHT:- Air Racing - Entrance fees, fuel, etc.- Convention or aviation seminar (Fuel for flying, registration fees, etc.)- Additional training including Aerobatic, Spin, Formation Flight, Mountain Flying, Soaring, Ballooning, etc.- An unusual flight challenge, such as to challenge an NAA record or participate in an international rally or competition- Special Flights
(Fuel or other expenses involved with flying to give back to others, such as Angel Flight). (Scholarship value $500)

Spirit of Aviation Scholarship The Northern Spirit Chapter in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is proud to award the “Spirit of Aviation” scholarship. The recipient of this award will receive her Conference registration, as well as travel and lodging expenses to attend the International Wom­en in Aviation Conference in San Diego, CA. Our objective is to help someone benefit from the WAI Conference who would not otherwise be able to attend without financial assistance. This scholarship is open to all WAI members involved in aviation related fields. Applicants must adhere to all WAI scholarship requirements. Descriptive essays and résumés should address your aviation history and goals, what you have done to achieve your goals, how the scholarship will help you achieve your objectives, and your current involvement in aviation activities in your community. Preference will be given to a local WAI member. (Scholarship value $1200)

Women in Aviation, International Achievement Award (2) One scholarship will be awarded to a full-time college or university student pursuing any type of aviation or aviation related career. A second scholarship will be awarded to an individual, not required to be a student, pursuing any type of aviation. (Scholarship value $750 each scholarship)

Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship The Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship is offered by the members and sponsors of Women in Corporate Aviation to any man or woman pursuing professional development or career advancement in any job classification of corporate/business aviation. The award must be used toward a specific program of education. Suggested uses include (but are not limited to): Flight training, dispatcher training, maintenance career training, corporate flight attendant training, upgrades in aviation education, NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP) courses, and college aviation degree courses. The award cannot be used for general business course work. The scholarship winner will have the award deposited with the training provider. Applicants are limited to one award per year from Women in Corporate Aviation. (Scholarship value $2000)

Maintenance Scholarships

Aircraft Electronics Association Aviation Maintenance Scholarship The Aircraft Electronics Association is offering a scholarship for a female student seeking a degree in the aviation maintenance field (preference will be given to an avionics major) at an accredited college or technical school offering such a degree. A minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required. (Scholarship value $1,500)

Delta Air Lines Aircraft Maintenance Technology Scholarship 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 19th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference (includes round trip
airfare, hotel accommodations and conference fee). Applicants must be a full-time student, with a minimum of two semesters left (as of March 2008), with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. IN ADDITION to all WAI requirements, please include a detailed essay (500 -1000 words), double spaced, type written which addresses the following topics:1. Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in Aviation Maintenance Technology?2. What is or has been your greatest life challenge, and how has it enriched your and/or someone else’s life?3. If someone else was to describe your greatest strength, what would it be and why, and what do you consider to be your strongest characteristic and why?4. What has been your most memorable academic experience and how did you handle this situation?5.Why are you the most qualified candidate for the Delta Air Lines Aircraft Maintenance Technology Scholarship? (Scholarship value $6000)

Delta Air Lines – Engine Maintenance Internship Delta Air Lines would like to extend a 2008 Summer Intern­ship (13 weeks) opportunity to a student currently enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Mechani­cal or Industrial Engineering. In addition to an internship position, the recipient will receive a trip to the 19th 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. Lodging accommodations will be provided for the duration of the 15 weeks. Compensation is paid to interns based on the following guidelines:Junior $2,253 per month ($13/hr) – Completed at least 60 hours in collegeSenior $2,427 per month ($14/hr) – Completed at least 90 hours in college The primary role of the Engine Maintenance Operations in­tern is to participate in and lead projects in support of engine maintenance production. As an intern, the selected applicant will use his/her skills to investigate a myriad of problems af­fecting the various maintenance areas and their ability to pro­duce quality, safe and timely products. IN ADDITION to all WAI requirement, interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter detailing their qualifications. Applicants should list academic honors, scholarships, awards and special achievements. (Internship value– $10,159 -$10,681 including salary, lodging, and Conference)

Management Scholarships

Delta Air Lines Aviation Maintenance Management/Aviation Business Management Scholarship Delta Air Lines will award a $5,000 scholarship to a student currently enrolled in an Associate or Baccalaureate degree in Aviation Maintenance Management or Aviation Business Management. In addition to the $5,000 scholarship, the recipient will receive a trip to the 19th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference (includes round trip airfare, hotel accommodations and conference fee). Applicants must be full-time college students, with a minimum of two semesters left (as of March 2008), with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. IN ADDITION to all WAI requirements, please include a detailed essay (500 -1000 words), double spaced, type written which addresses the following topics:1. Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in Aviation Maintenance Management/Aviation Business Management?2. What is or has been your greatest life challenge, and how has it enriched your and/or someone else’s life?3. If someone else was to describe your greatest strength, what would it be and why, and what do you consider to be your strongest characteristic and why?4. What has been your most memorable academic experience and how did you handle this situation?5. Why are you the most qualified candidate for the Delta Air Lines Maintenance Management/Aviation Business Management Scholarship? (Scholarship value $6,000)

GAT Wings to the Future Management Scholarship GAT Airline Ground Support, a maintenance, cargo management and ground support services provider, will award a scholarship to a female student in an aviation management or aviation business program at an accredited college or university. The scholarship will be applied to the tuition of the recipient and cannot be used for flight fees. Applicants must be full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). The recipient will also receive travel and lodging expenses to attend the 19th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in San Diego, California in March of 2008. (Scholarship value $2500)

Women in Aviation Management Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to a woman in an aviation management field who has exemplified the traits of leadership, community spirit and volunteerism. The scholarship can be used to attend a leadership-related course or seminar to raise the individual’s level of management. (Scholarship value $1000)