Scholarships for College Sophomores

This scholarship is open to female members of WAI who desire to advance their flight ratings at an accredited institution or FAA Part 141-approved flight school.

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international students enrolled in a collegiate aviation program who currently hold a commercial certificate with an instrument rating and are working on either a multiengine rating or CFI certificate. Students must be members of WAI as of Nov. 1, and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

This award is available to members of Women in Aviation International who are pursing aviation- and aerospace-related degrees. Applicants must be college sophomores with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are currently enrolled in an aviation maintenance technician program (A&P) or a degree in aviation maintenance technology. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

This award is available to female members of Women in Aviation International who wish to advance their careers in the aerospace industry in the fields of engineering, technology development, or management. Applicants may be full-time or part-time employees of the aerospace industry.

This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are 16 years of age or older and are members of Women in Aviation, International. Students may be pursuing any type of aviation interest; if still enrolled in high school, the student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Click here to learn more and apply today!

The Bunny M. Connors Memorial Scholarship is open to members of Women in Aviation, International (WAI) who plan to pursue a private pilot certificate or instrument rating. Please note: Both men and women are eligible to join WAI.

The AOPA Student Pilot Scholarship is open to U.S. students who are pursuing a private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate and already have a student pilot certificate. Students must be members of Women in Aviation, International (WAI); both men and women are eligible to join WAI. Click here to learn more and to apply today!

The American Airlines Engineering Scholarship is open to U.S. students who are pursuing a degree in aeronautical, electrical, or mechanical engineering with a passion to work in the airline/aviation industry. Students must be members of Women in Aviation, International (WAI) to apply; men and women are eligible to join WAI.

The ATP General Aviation Maintenance Scholarship is open to U.S. and international women who are pursuing an airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate with a passion to work in general aviation maintenance. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

The Kelsey A. Meyer Memorial Scholarship is open to U.S. female students who are enrolled at the college sophomore level or higher. Students must be currently enrolled in an aviation/professional flight degree program at an accredited university and must have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

The Airbus Leadership Grant is available to an undergraduate student with sophomore standing or higher and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be majoring in an aviation-related field, be members of Women in Aviation, International, and have demonstrated leadership ability.