San Diego 99s Flight Scholarship Program
The San Diego Chapter of the International Women Pilots Organization, aka The "99s", are offering these scholarships for flight training:
Student Pilot Flight Training Scholarship
One $1,000 award to help fund Private Pilot training. Applicant must (1) be a female San Diego County resident, (2) have passed the written test, (3) have a current student medical, and (4) soloed. There is a 90 day limit to apply funds towards training.
The completed Student Pilot Application must be postmarked no later than September 30th.
Darlene Kelly Advanced Certificate/Rating
Flight Training Scholarships
One $2,000 award to help fund training for the Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, or any Flight Instructor certificate. Applicant must (1) be a female San Diego County resident, (2) have a current medical, and (3) have a private pilot license. There is a 90 day limit to apply funds towards training.
The completed Advanced Ratings/Licenses Application must be postmarked no later than December 31st.
Marian R. DeLano Memorial Scholarship
A $1,000 award to help fund flight training. Applicant must (1) be a female, (2) have solo sign-off and written test passed for private pilot license, or a FWP and (3) be a member of a chapter of the Southwest Section, Ninety-Nine. The scholarship is good for one rating or certificate only. Air Transport Rating not eligible. There is a 90 day limit to apply funds towards training.
The completed application must be submitted by January 31st. Awarded February 28th.
Dottie Sanders Memorial Flight Scholarship
A $1,000 award to help fund flight training. Applicant must (1) be a female, (2) reside in San Diego, Riverside or Imperial counties, (3) have passed written and soloed OR be a "Future Woman Pilot" member of any local chapter, (4) have a current student medical for PPL award OR if for an advanced rating/certificate must have Private certificate. Funds may be used to help fund Private Pilot training for any FWP member of the Ninety Nines, OR if a certified pilot applicant, may be used to fund training for the Instrument, Commercial, Multi Engine, or any Flight Instructor certificates. There is a 90 day limit to apply funds towards training.
The completed application must be submitted April 1st. Awarded on April 23rd.
Download the S.D. Chapter scholarship application.
Flight Scholarships from the Ninety-Nines, Inc
Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships
Funds the cost of an entire advanced pilot certificate or rating (including aircraft type ratings i.e. B737)
The Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, founded in 1940, is The Ninety-Nines' premier scholarship program for deserving 99s members to complete advanced training and education in aviation and aerospace.
For over six decades the 99s have provided fully paid scholarships to help women pilots complete pilot certificates ranging Commercial to CFI and ATP; ratings such as instrument, multi-engine, and jet type ratings; technical training such as A & P certificate; and college education for degrees in aviation, including Bachelors, Masters, and PhDs.
Each year, The Ninety-Nines award several Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships to qualified members for advanced flight training or courses in specialized branches of aviation including additional pilot certificates and ratings, jet type ratings, college degrees, and technical training. Among other eligibility requirements, the applicant must be a member of The Ninety-Nines for at least one year.
Applicants should refer to information and application forms on the 99s International Web site and contact their Chapter AE Scholarship Chairmen.
The "Future Woman Pilot" Awards
Provides up to $1500 toward completion of the Recreational Pilot, Sport Pilot, or Private Pilot certificate, or non-U.S. equivalent, in any aircraft.
To qualify you must:
- Be a Future Woman Pilot member of the Ninety-Nines, Inc.
- Hold a current medical certificate required for the pilot certificate sought
- Have proof of passing the Private Pilot Written Test
If the training is to occur outside the USA, you will need to have the equivalent requirements for the country where the training will occur.
Applicants should refer to information and application forms on the 99s International Web site and contact their Chapter AE Scholarship Chairmen.
Scholarships from other 99s chapters
Local pilots may also meet the requirements for these So Cal only geographic awards:
COYOTE COUNTRY CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS - $1,000
The Pam Van Der Linden Memorial Scholarship and the Mary Santosuosso Aviation Scholarship. Both are $1,000 for advanced ratings and one application makes you eligible for both scholarships.
Criteria: Female pilot training in Southern California area. Info- Coyote Country 99s
SANTA BARBARA 99s: JOAN STEINBERGER AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP
One for a student pilot and one for a certificated pilot to complete an advanced rating. Sometimes scholarships might be divided between candidates. Award may be up to $2,500.
Criteria: Open to Southwest Section 99s and Future Women Pilots Application deadline in Oct. Information and contact available at: http://www.sws99s.org/section/scholarships.html
Additional Scholarship Notice
The Leo March Aviation Scholarship, given by Donna March in memory of her husband, will be in the amount of $1,500 for 2008.
Applicants must be at least 16 with a medical certificate and submit a 500 word essay on your goals in aviation or what flying means to you.
Download the Leo March Memorial Scholarship application HERE or request an application via snail mail from:
Donna March
1926 Teton Pass
El Cajon, CA 92019
tel/fax (619) 444-6246
Deadline to apply June 15th 2008
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