Southwest Section 99s: Chapter Given Scholarships in CA, AZ, UT, NV & HI
Alameda (CA) County 99s Scholarship
$1,000 based on essay/need. F with at least FAA written completed. Due in March. Contact Monica Reeves (510) 523-8884.
Aloha Chapter Tweet Coleman Scholarship
$750+/- to a F who has passed the FAA written exam. Due in May. Lori Russell (808) 833-5899.
Aloha Chapter Vivian Fagan Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 award. Contact Lori Russell for info/requirements (808) 833-5899.
Antelope Valley Chapter 99s Scholarships (Lancaster, CA area)
The chapter provides $250 each spring to an Antelope Valley College student majoring in the field of aviation. They also have a Future Woman Pilot program that provides up to $500 per FWP accepted into the program towards training. For information on the Antelope valley awards E-mail -->Rosemary Jensen-Coonrod
Coyote Country (San Diego area) 99s/Pam Van der Linden Memorial Scholarship
$750-1,000 based on essay/need to SoCal F Private. E-mail for info Beth Cobb Due Sept 15th.
Imperial So-Lo 99s Scholarships
Captain Semmes: $500 MALE or FEMALE based on essay/need, Imperial County, CA resident. Due in November.
Charlotte Hammond Memorial: $1,000 based on essay/need. Imperial County, CA resident; student who has soloed & passed written or higher to qualify. Due in Nov. E-mail for info Mari Hurley
Long Beach 99s/Rita Buhl Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to women in the South Bay area of Los Angeles working on a pilot license, pilot revalidation or further ratings. Minimum requirements are that the applicant must have soloed and have passed the written exam for a private pilot license or be a licensed pilot. The flight training scholarship is in the amount of $1,200.00 in 2006.
E-mail for info Sheila Papayans
Marin 99s $500 "Wing Up" Check Ride Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide funding for the initial (private) or next level (instrument, commercial, etc.) check ride to support the dreams of women embracing aviation either as a personal passion or as a career. Application criteria includes: residency within 100 miles of Marin County Airport and the applicant must be eligible for the rating being applied for (ie: number of hours required), and have completed the written requirements for the rating. Download an application.
Monterey Bay Chapter Scholarship
The Mount Diablo Chapter of the Ninety-Nines is offering two aviation training scholarships: a $1,000 scholarship to be used toward a certificate or rating beyond the Private Pilot Certificate and a $500 student pilot scholarship to be used toward a Private Pilot Certificate. Application due Dec 15th. Visit
The Monterey 99s Scholarship Page
Mount Diablo Chapter 99s
One $1,250 scholarship for an addition rating or certificate -- due August 15. Criteria includes: private pilot license, current medical, must live within 50 NM of Concord Buchanan Airport, and be a member of The 99s. Download an application or visit The Mount Diablo Chapter Page.
Mount Shasta Chapter
A $500 scholarship to a female resident of Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Modoc, Tehama, Glenn or Butte Counties. The scholarship can be used by the recipient to obtain the private pilot license, or toward an advanced rating to further her pursuit of an aviation career. Additional info at http://www.mountshasta99s.org/Scholarship.htm
Palomar Chapter Scholarship
$500 To two San Diego area female pilots for Private, Advanced or A&P training. Due April 18th. Contact Gee Silberman for applications at
yepifly2@san.rr.com
Phoenix Chapter Scholarship
Two $1,500 Student Pilot Scholarships
Prerequisites: Female residing in AZ, must be at least 18. App due in Feb 28th
Visit their website PHX 99s Scholarship page or Contact jyerian@uswest.net
The San Diego Chapter 99s Flight Scholarships
Two annual $1,000 scholarships. Applications will be accepted from certificated women pilots who reside in San Diego County seeking advanced ratings OR from female student pilots who have passed their written exam and have soloed who reside in San Diego County. Students must also be FWP members of any 99s chapter.
The Student Pilot Application must be postmarked no later than September 30th.
The Advanced Ratings/Licenses Application is due no later than Dec 31st
The Marian R. DeLano Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a female with solo sign-off and written test passed for private pilot license, or a FWP; member of a chapter of the Southwest Section, Ninety-Nines; scholarship is good for one rating or certificate only. Air Transport Rating not eligible. There is a ninety day time limit to complete flight training, (instruction), using award funds. The scholarship is based on need and a written essay. The deadline for applications is January 31. Download an application and instructions for complete details HERE.
Dottie Sanders Memorial Flight Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is open to individuals meeting the following criteria:
Rio Colorado Chapter
The Rio Colorado Chapter 99s is offering three different scholarships in the amount of $1,000 in 2007 for aspiring aviatrixes in the Lake Havasu or Bullhead City area. For more details- http://www.riocolorado99s.org/Scholarships.htm
Sacramento Valley 99s Shirly Lehr / Betty Alair Memorial Scholarship
$1,000.00 The applicant must be a female who is actively pursuing flight training, has soloed and passed her FAA Written Examination and must live within 99 NM of Sacramento Executive Airport. Applicant should be prepared to undergo a personal interview at Sacramento Executive Airport. Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2008. For further information and application forms, contact
Penny Nagy, Chapter Scholarship Chairman
,(916) 786-0297
San Diego Mission Bay 99s Scholarship
The San Diego Mission Bay chapter of the International Women Pilots Organization, aka The "99s", is offering a $750-1,000 quarterly flight scholarships. Applications will be accepted from certificated women pilots who reside in Southern California seeking advanced ratings OR from female student pilots who have passed their written exam and have soloed who reside in Southern California. Print an application from this link- http://www.sws99s.org/section/pdf/sd_mission.pdf or
Alena Herranen for more information. They plan to offer four awards yearly, with application deadlines every quarter.
San Fernando Valley Chapter
The SFV Career Scholarship Program: (3) $3,000 awards. Male or female applicants must be at least 20 years of age, U. S. Citizens, and reside in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Members of the Ninety-Nines and their families are not eligible. More info- http://www.sfv99s.org/career_scholarships.html
San Gabriel Valley 99s
$500 to a "mature woman who wants to fly for the fun of it". Contact Chairwoman Cathleen Jameson at cgjam@aol.com for more info.
San Luis Obispo 99s
The SLO 99s are awarding scholarships to San Luis Obispo County women interested in becoming pilots. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist with either obtaining the private pilot license or any advanced rating. Applicant must be a woman at least 17 years of age residing in San Luis Obispo County with at least 10 hours logged toward a private pilot license, passed the written portion of the exam for the rating for which they are training and hold a current medical certificate. Details- http://slo99s.org/
Santa Barbara 99s Joan Steinberger Aviation Scholarship
Helps a Southwest Section female student pilot complete her Private Pilot Certificate or an advanced pilot rating or certificate. Visit the
Santa Barbara Chapter Scholarship page or contact Lisa Derrick
Santa Rosa 99s Scholarship
$3000 award to a local female pilot. Due in May 1st annually. For information see
The Santa Rosa 99s Scholarship page or Email sr99s@sonic.net
Sedona Red Rockettes Chapter Scholarship
$1000-1,500. Applicants must be from AZ with a valid medical and a minimum of 10 hours student pilot flight instruction (if a student) in the past six months to apply. Due in Nov. Contact Jean McConnell, 2305 Cessna Circle; Camp Verde, AZ 86322 (928)-567-6888 or E-mail mcconnell@cybertrails.com
Ventura County 99s Future Women Pilots' Scholarship
The Ventura County Ninety-Nines are pleased to offer a minimum of two (2) Future Women Pilots' Scholarships for up to $1,500. These scholarships are available to female student pilots who reside in Ventura County. They are offered twice a year, in winter and summer. The scholarship is awarded incrementally as a student completes various "milestones" of their training, such as passing the written exam, soloing, etc. Increments are not awarded for milestones that have already been met at the time the student pilot is awarded the scholarship. Scholarship awardees are expected to attend our chapter's monthly meetings. Payment of the scholarship is made to the student pilot's account at their flight school. Application deadline for the Ventura County Ninety-Nines Future Woman Pilots' Scholarship:
Summer Application - June 1 each year
Winter Application - November 1 each year
Download an application.
Yavapai Chapter Scholarship
$1,000 award. May not be annual. Contact Marge Matheny
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