Leatrice Gregory Pendray Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be female.
  2. Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher.
  4. Must be majoring in a field of science or engineering that relates to aeronautics or astronautics.
  5. This award is for U.S. and international students.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for undergraduate women who have completed at least one year of study with a grade point average of 3.3 or higher. Students must plan to enter into some field of science or engineering encompassed by the technical activities of AIAA.

Application requirements for the Leatrice Gregory Pendray Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • List of Activities
Additional Information: The objective of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics. The institute encourages original research; furthers the dissemination of new knowledge; fosters the professional development of those engaged in scientific and engineering activities; improves public understanding of the profession and its contributions; fosters education in engineering and science; promotes communication among engineers and scientists, as well as other professional groups; and stimulates outstanding professional accomplishments. Funding is provided through the AIAA Foundation, the non-profit educational arm of the AIAA. Applicants may be students of any nationality, not restricted by the U.S. State Department, in full-time study at any accredited college or university within the United States. Each applicant's high school, college and community activities, offices, awards, and work experience will receive due consideration. Applicants do not have to be members to apply, but they must be members to receive a scholarship or award. To become a member, the student can visit the AIAA website and click on 'Join/Renew/Update.' Each applicant will be notified of his/her status by early June through mail.

Award Amount: $1,250 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,250.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, January 31

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, January 31

Additional information is available online from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) website. Applicants do not have to be members to apply, but they must be members to receive a scholarship or award. In addition to the completed application, each student must submit his/her official college transcript, a 500- to 1,000-word essay specifying his/her career objectives and the academic program required to achieve those goals, his/her official transcripts, three typewritten letters of recommendation, a listing of his/her extracurricular activities, and a copy of his/her most recent SAT score (optional). Scholarship applications are accepted from Oct. 1 until Jan. 31. All applications and supporting materials must be received by Jan. 31.
About American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA):
Contact Information: Stephen Brock, AIAA Foundation Representative
Address: 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Suite 500 Reston, Virginia 20191-4344

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