Flight Scholarships for Women given by individual 99s Chapters throughout the USA
Alabama Chapter Chapter 99s Wade Memorial Scholarship
$ varies, open to a female residing in AL with at least a student license. Contact the chapter chairman at Tomie Ann Boackle
Scholarship suspended in 2007.
Alaska & Mat-Su 99s
The Alaska and Mat-Su Chapters of the 99's are offering three flight training scholarships to women. $1,000 for a Female Pilot with Private Pilot Certificate
pursuing an Advanced Rating or Career in aviation, $500 for a Student Pilot with Solo Endorsement pursuing her Private Pilot License and a Private Pilot scholarship donated by Mat-Su Chapter in memory of Ruth M. Jefford. Deadline in June. http://www.geocities.com/ak99s/scholarships.htm
Central Oregon Chapter
$1000.00 to be awarded in two increments of $500.00 each. The second award will be pending a progress review. The award will also include a year's membership to the Central Oregon 99's chapter. Applicants must be a female pilot currently residing in Deschutes, Jefferson, or Crook County. If applicant has not yet received her private pilots license, she must have completed her solo and written exam to be considered for this scholarship. If applicant is already a licensed pilot, she must be working on an advanced or additional rating/license.
Applications must be submitted or postmarked no later than April 25th
Application & more details- http://www.centraloregon99s.org/scholarship.php
Colorado Chapter 99s Scholarship
$1,000 award. Eligibility Requirements: a female residing in Colorado, currently hold a Student Pilot certificate, have already soloed, have logged at least 10 hours of flight time (dual and/or solo) and be taking flight instruction in Colorado. Due Oct 31st. Visit their site for more info http://www.colorado99s.org/scholarship.htm.
Connecticut 99s Scholarship
Criteria: Female, residing or studying in the State of Connecticut, holding current medical certificate, and planning to make aviation a vocation, or an avocation that will contribute to the 99s mission of encouraging women to enter the world of aviation. Basic Requirements: Application, Essay, Letters of Recommendations. Due May 1. Contact Beth Robinson , 860-354-9920, with questions or request for applications.
Dallas Chapter Scholarships
the Dallas chapter offers two scholarships: a Chapter Scholarship valued at $700 and a Future Woman Pilot (FWP) Scholarship valued from $100 - $300 (depending upon the number of applicants and cost of the checkride). Application requirements include 1) active member within the Dallas chapter for the past six (6) months; 2) minimum of 125 hours logged for the Chapter Scholarship; 3) minimum of cross-country sign-off for FWP Scholarship; 4) current medical and flight review (if applicable). Application deadlines are March 15th and September 15th annually. Contact Chris Hettenbach for details.
http://www.dallasninetynines.org/.
E. New England Chapter 99s Scholarships
ENE scholarships for 2008 are: 1) the Marie Lepore Honorary Scholarship for $1,000, 2) the Karla Carroll Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 (both of these are open to men and women) and 3) the William Bridge Scholarship for $1,000 (open to women with at least their private pilot rating). For criteria and applications, send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to: Dr. Olga Mitchell, 10 Glory Lane, East Falmouth MA 02536 or Email ene99s@hotmail.com for details.
The New England Section of the Ninety Nines also offers a scholarship memorializing New Hampshire aviatrix Shirley Mahn, who died in 1975 at the controls of her Piper Aztec. Details and applications for this $1,000 scholarship are also available from Olga Mitchell. All scholarships require a New England connection — either a resident of one of the 6 N.E. states, or studying in one. Applications for all four scholarships will be available at the beginning of October; to be eligible, completed applications must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2008.
The William Bridge Scholarship given by the chapter is an endowed scholarship in the amount of $1000 that is available to women pilots from New England who are pursuing advanced ratings in aviation. The deadline is on January 31. For further information contact Katharine Barr, 278 ELm St. North Reading, Ma 01864
Eastern Pennsylvania 99s
The two $1,000 Eastern PA Chapter Scholarships are open to women who reside, attend school or are employed in the Greater Delaware Valley, OR who are members of the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application. Application need to be sent before the end of April, and the scholarships are awarded in June.
Contact Alice Wright
E.PA scholarships page.
Florida Spaceport 99s/Walker-Blackwell Scholarship
$1000 for flight training to a woman who has a PPL and is working on an advanced rating or certificate. To be eligible, you must be: at least 18 years old, live or be a permanent resident of FL, GA, NC, SC, AL, MS, LA or TN, have financial need and have a desire to make aviation your career. Due May 1st.
Contact: Bobbi Lasher
FL Spaceport 99s Scholarship.
Fort Worth (N. Texas) 99s Chapter Scholarship
Fort Worth Checkride Scholarship.
Our scholarship is offered 3 to 4 times a year. It is a reimbursement of up to $250 for any checkride. Applicants must live in the the Ft. Worth-Dallas Metro area and fill out a scholarship application.
Interested women pilots or future women pilots may request applications by
writing:
Karen Milchanowski
8601 Hidden Meadow Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76179-3023
Contact Karen Milchanowski
Garden State (New Jersey) Chapter 99s
$500 to a female who has soloed or better, due Oct 15th. Contact Diana Dade (732) 830-3323
Greater Seattle Chapter 99s
Open to a female who has soloed
Amount: 2 ea @$500 for flight instruction only
Contact Marian Hartley
mbhart99@aol.com
Seattle 99s homepage.
Keystone Chapter 99s (PA)
The Keystone 99s offers a scholarship to assist a women pursuing their aviation goals, including attaining a private license or any additional rating. Any female who resides in eastern Pennsylvania, including the Lehigh Valley north to the New York state border, is eligible. Get details at http://www.girlpilot.com/scholarships.htm
Kitty Hawk Chapter
Kitty Hawk (NC) Chapter Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500.00 scholarship and one year's membership to The Ninety-Nines
Applicant must be: Female and at least 18 years of age, North Carolina resident or student of a North Carolina school & pursuing an aviation goal that includes flight training. The applicant must possess a current FAA Medical Certificate appropriate for the license or rating sought and if the applicant is a student pilot, she must already have her solo endorsement. Deadline- March/April.
Contact person- Debbie Dukeman
Maryland Chapter 99s
$500/varies, may not be given every year. Contact Catherine Hanson (410) 561-0895
Montana 99s Chapter Esther Combes Vance/Vein Vine Scholarship
Amount $500, due in February. The scholarship is open to any Montana female student pilot or a Montana female interested in learning how to fly. She must be a resident of the state of Montana and receive her flight training in Montana by a Montana registered CFI.
Contact:The Montana Chapter of the 99s
1811 Baxter Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715.
Gail Sanchez-Eaton:(406) 586-4126; or Tina Pomeroy:(406) 222-6826
North Jersey Chapter 99s Riach Memorial Scholarship
$1,800 to an local pilot, based on need. Due in October.
The New Jersey 99s Homepage
New Orleans Chapter/Morris Memorial Scholarship
$500 to a female pursuing advanced ratings. Due July 31st.
Contact Beth Ryder (504)429-0491
Oklahoma Chapter 99s Scholarship
$1,000 to an OK female, due in April. Contact OK 99s Scholarship Chair Donna Jackson (405) 329-5112
OKC 99s homepage.
Scioto Valley (Ohio) 99s
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The New San Diego 99s Homepage
Getting Your Pilots License & Flying Careers Page
$$ varies, for a woman pursuing advanced ratings, OH resident. Due in Nov. Contact Betty Obara
