Scholarships

Scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Women in Aviation International and help members reach their goals and advance into the aviation and aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. Ignite your personal learning experience by applying for the annual WAI scholarships. Change your life, and review application requirementsFAQs, and 10 tips for a winning scholarship application.

WAI is thrilled to have awarded 103 scholarships totaling $473,000 during the 33rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, March 17-19, 2022. The 2022 WAI scholarship program featured a variety of career pursuits to fund and further members' interests in aerospace engineering, aviation maintenance, flight training, helicopter ratings, dispatch, and professional development. View the WAI2022 scholarship winner video and list of recipients.

The 2023 scholarships will be available online on July 1, 2022. Applications are due Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Individuals or organziations interested in sponsoring 2023 scholarships should email Donna Wallace, scholarship and exhibitor coordinator.

Please Note:
The applicant understands and accepts that WAI has no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any scholarship awards other than those specifically identified as WAI scholarships.

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WAI members seek to inspire and stand for encouragement, continued education, and a whole lot of fun! If you’re a lover of all things aviation and aerospace, and enjoy sharing your passion with others, we’d love to have you! Membership includes job search opportunities, scholarship opportunities, access to mentors in your industry, and much more.

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