They are a diverse group of women spread throughout the world with one glorious thing in common – they hold licenses to fly helicopters.The Whirly-Girls organization is a non-profit 501(c)(3), educational and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation through the industry’s largest pool of annual scholarships while providing women helicopter pilots a forum for the exchange of information and opportunities. Membership is open to all women around the world who are rated helicopter pilots. As of 2006, there are more than 1,430 Whirly-Girls from 45 countries.
Scholarships which will be awarded at Heli-Expo in February 2008:
Whirly-Girls Helicopter Add-on Fight Training Scholarship
FOR FEMALE PILOTS RATED IN AIRCRAFT OTHER THAN HELICOPTERS. This scholarship, funded by the WGSF, is provided this year in memory of Bob Vetter, WG Auxiliary member and husband of Bev WG #459. It provides $6,000 to assist a certificated female pilot, who does not currently have a helicopter rating, in earning her add-on helicopter rating. Applicant will be evaluated for evidence of intent to work in the helicopter industry.
Bell Helicopter Flight Training Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Bell Helicopter Textron and will give a Whirly-Girl the opportunity to attend the Bell 206 Turbine Transition Course at the Bell Helicopter Training Academy in Fort Worth, TX, USA. The award includes ground and some flight training. Requirements: The applicant must be a member in good standing and must have been a member for no less than one year by the time she is awarded the scholarship (Feb. 24, 2008).
American Eurocopter Flight Training Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by American Eurocopter, will give a Whirly-Girl the opportunity to attend an AS350 Turbine Transition Course at the American Eurocopter Factory School in Grand Prairie, TX, USA. Requirements: The applicant must be a member in good standing and must have been a member for no less than one year by the time she is awarded the scholarship (Feb. 24, 2008).
Robinson Helicopter R22/R44Safety Course and R44 Scholarship
This scholarship, sponsored by Robinson Helicopter, provides a Whirly-Girl currently flying Robinsons the opportunity to attend the Safety Course and build R44 time. Robinson provides this 3-1/2 day course in Torrance, CA, USA, including 5 hours of R44 flight time. The course includes 2-1/2 days of classroom instruction, awareness training, SFAR 73, in the R22 and R44 helicopter systems. One day is devoted to maintenance, pre-flight inspections, and flying with an experienced RHC pilot. The course is open to any rated helicopter pilot who has at least 3 hours in the R22 or R44 helicopter. This course is required by most insurance companies and serves as a CFI refresher. Requirements: The applicant must be a member in good standing and must have been a member for no less than one year by the time she is awarded the scholarship (Feb. 24, 2008).
Flight Safety International Instrument Refresher Course Scholarship
Sponsored by Flight Safety International, this scholarship is awarded to a Whirly-Girl who possesses a Helicopter Instrument Rating. Flight Safety is offering this course to a career minded individual who is seeking employment or has a position that requires an instrument rating for which an instrument recurrent check ride is a plus for the pilot position. The course consists of 12 hours of academic training and 6 hours of simulator instruction in a multi-engine( Bell 212, 222, 230, 412, and S-76). This four day course can be conducted either in Hurst, TX, USA or West Palm Beach, FL. USA Requirements: The applicant must be a member in good standing and must have been a member for no less than one year by the time she is awarded the scholarship (Feb. 24, 2008).
Whirly-Girls Memorial Flight Training Scholarship
This new scholarship is provided by the WGSF, Inc, and now combines the Phelan International and Doris Mullen Flight Training Scholarships. This scholarship provides $6,000. and is given in memory of our founder, Jean, and her husband Jim Phelan, along with the memory of Doris Mullen who lost her life in a Fixed Wing accident in 1968. This scholarship provides ANY Whirly Girl a chance to UPGRADE her current rating. (typically toward Commercial, Instrument, Instructor, ATP, Long Line or Turbine Transition Training to be added to her present helicopter ratings.)
Requirements: The applicant must be a member in good standing and must have been a member for no less than one year by the time she is awarded the scholarship
(Feb. 24, 2008). Also, proof of foreign citizenship if training in the US.Vortex Helicopter Scholarship
This scholarship is for up to $4,000 in flight training. It is provided through the generosity of Joe and Mary Sheeran. The applicant should be pursuing a career as a professional helicopter pilot; a WG that has already held her first flying job, fixed wing included, does not qualify. She may not have over 300 hours total helicopter time. Flight time restrictions may be waived for pilots in the National Guard or Reserve that need civilian ratings. The scholarship may be used to gain additional flight time to meet insurance requirements, or toward any rating above the private pilot certificate. Training will be given at the new Vortex facility in New Iberia,
Louisiana, USA near the Acadiana Regional Airport and is given in an R22
helicopter. The applicant must be a member in good standing and must have been a
member for no less than one year by the time she is awarded the scholarship
(Feb. 24, 2008).Northeast Helicopters Flight Services, LLC. Scholarship
This scholarship is for up to $4,000 in flight training. It may be used for re-currency, to gain additional flight time to meet insurance requirements, or an advanced helicopter rating in the R22. The applicant should be pursuing a career as a professional helicopter pilot. This scholarship is provided through the generosity of John and Rhonda Boulette of Northeast Helicopters Flight Services, LLC, in Ellington, Conn., USA. Requirements: The applicant must be a member in good standing and must have been a member for no less than one year by the time she is awarded the scholarship (Feb. 24, 2008)
Scholarships Application Rules: You can download the application by clicking on one of the links at the end of these instructions. If you use the Word version, please reposition lines so it is readable when you print it out. For some scholarships, Applicants must be a Whirly-Girl in good standing for one year prior to receiving the award on Feb. 24, 2008.
Application must be TYPED.
All the questions on the form must be answered.
Application Questionnaire must be answered completely.
The deadline for submission is Oct. 1, 2007.
Winners must agree to abide by all Scholarship rules.
Scholarships must be used within one year of receipt of scholarship, in accordance with the terms under which they were awarded.
Applications must include all of the following:
A clear COPY of your PILOT'S LICENSE
A clear COPY of your
CURRENT MEDICAL
A recent photo to be used in publications must be included
A Non-refundable Application Fee of US $30.00 must accompany the application
(check, money order, Visa, MasterCard)
THREE CURRENT LETTERS of recommendation from individuals such as employers, friends, flight instructors, or Whirly-Girls that can attest to your experience, qualifications, work history, work ethic, and/or financial need.
A detailed budget outlining how the applicant will meet the financial requirements not covered by the scholarship (travel, accomodations, supplies, meals, ground school, etc.) for each scholarship applied for.
A fully completed application form for each scholarship applied for.
For non-US residents, proof of foreign citizenship.
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