For information on the location of your nearest post, go to www.aviationexploring.org
Or contact: Aviation Exploring Program
Learning for Life
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, Texas 75015-2079
972-580-2433

Civil Air Patrol
Members can participate in the Cadet Orientation Flight (COF) program designed to introduce youth, under 18 years old, to general aviation through hands-on orientation flights in single engine aircraft and gliders. The program will provide for the reimbursement of up to five powered syllabus rides in addition to the reimbursement of the five glider syllabus rides. National headquarters will provide reimbursement for the aircraft and its reasonable ferrying costs at the published CAPR 173-3 rates. Cadets may, at the orientation pilots discretion, operate the controls at any time after the orientation pilot has successfully demonstrated the procedures.

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Program.

Aero Club of New England
Offers many awards, including a $2,000 award (in 2003) for primary training. See their homepage for more info- http://www.acone.org/schola.html

Auburn (CA) Pilots Association
"Free Flight Scholarships". One scholarship for the Private Pilot, two runner up awards for solo flight training. Must be a high school student in the Auburn area. For more info see The Auburn Aviation Association homepage

Aviation Explorer Scouts of the BSA
Sporty's Pilot Shop offers two annual $1,000 scholarships to encourage Aviation Explorers to enter and complete an aviation curriculum. See details here- Explorer Scholarships

The Aviation Scholarship Foundation
The Aviation Scholarship Foundation is a charity dedicated to students from Illinois and Indiana's poorest communities. Their mission is to fund private pilot training for low income youth. Visit their site at www.TeenPilot.org

The Bobbi Trout Scholarship
The Bobbi Trout Scholarship of $3,000 is sponsored by Aviatrix Enterprises and was established in honor of pioneering and record-setting aviatrix Evelyn "Bobbi" Trout. The scholarship is awarded annually to a qualified female candidate furthering herself in the field of aviation via Women In Aviation. This award provides funding to advance Bobbi's dream of aviation for everyone.

Scholarships are awarded to an individual at any stage of flight training, and are not restricted to those pursuing a career in aviation. Funding is disbursed in two payments made directly to the accredited institution or flight school at which flight training is performed. Upon demonstration of satisfactory progress in flight training from a statement by the recipient's certified flight instructor, the second half of the award is disbursed. Flight training must be completed within one year. Candidates are judged on the strength of their essay stating their goals in aviation, evidence of satisfactory initial flight training, performance history in education and/or work, volunteerism, financial need. For application info, visit-
http://www.wai.org

Cessna "Earn a Private Pilot Certificate" Scholarshipship
Cessna Aircraft Company is offering a scholarship to a female for her private pilot certificate. The applicant must be able to pass a flight physical, have no prior logbook entry flight training, and be willing to complete the course at a Cessna Pilot Center within a 12-month period. The Cessna interactive Computer Based Instruction kit will be provided along with a series of credits which will be paid directly to the flight school: $500 after medical certificate is received; $1,500 on completion of first solo flight; $1,500 after completing first cross-country flight; and balance, up to $1,500, when the FAA written exam is passed and the private pilot certificate is received. Please include in the essay why you want to learn to fly and how you intend to use the license once obtained. All reimbursements under this program may be taxable in accordance with IRS regulations. Recipients are responsible for any income taxes due on reimbursements made under this program. (Scholarship value: $5,000.). This award will be given/administered via theWomen In Aviation Scholarship Program

. Civil Air Patrol Flight Scholarships
"Each year, Civil Air Patrol provides academic and flight scholarships to deserving cadets and seniors who meet eligibility requirements. Over $300,000.00 is available. Many of the scholarships go unused � apply today!" For more info, go to the CAP Scholarships Page

The Dreams of Flight Scholarship Fund
Grants fully-funded aviation scholarships to high school juniors, taking them from ground school/flight training through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) private pilot flight exam. Applicants must be at least 16 and a student at a high school participating in the Dreams of Flight Scholarship program. For more info see http://www.blueyonder.org/8-dreams.

Green Castle Aero Club (Iowa) The Bill Kimble Flight Training Scholarship. This scholarship is offered periodically to a deserving young person to learn to fly. For selected individuals who enter the scholarship program and continue to meet the scholarship requirements, the Aero Club will provide what it takes to achieve a private pilot�s license. This includes flight lessons by Aero Club approved certified flight instructors at the Green Castle airport, associated expenses such as the cost of a packet of instructional materials and the cost of the written test and the cost of the check ride required to obtain a private pilot�s license. For more info visit the http://www.aya.org/scholarship

Kingdom Pilots/Missouri Pilots Association Scholarships
Two flight training scholarships are offered annually at the Elton Hensley Airport, Fulton, Missouri, by the Kingdom Pilots, a chapter of Missouri Pilots Association, and John Raney, FAA licensed flight instructor and FBO of Fulton's Municipal Airport.
Each scholarship will provide plane with fuel and licensed instructor for 15 hours of instruction. Fifteen hours of ground and flight instruction should enable the student to solo and to confirm the extent of his/her interest in general aviation. The scholarship will include a paid one-year membership in the local Kingdom Pilots Chapter of the Missouri Pilots Association. For more information see their site at: http://kpa.missouri.org/Scholarship.html

LeRoy W. Homer, Jr. Foundation Private Pilot Scholarship
The Foundation is offering three scholarships to young people (age 16 to 23) who wish to obtain Private Pilot certification.
LeRoy was the First Officer on United Flight 93 on September 11th, 2001. In his memory, his family and friends formed the Foundation to encourage young people to pursue careers in aviation. There are up to three annual awards given totaling $5,000 that pay for all training needed to obtain private pilot certification. Ages 16-23 are eligible. Anyone interested in applying for the scholarship should visit the Foundation website at www.leroywhomerjr.org. The application form is on the website.

Jackson Aviation Scholarship
Greene County youth interested in aviation careers are invited to apply for flight training scholarships. Three types of scholarships are available: (1) Introductory Flight - two hours of initial flight instruction, (2) Private Pilot's License - $1,000 financial assistance for students working toward a Private License, and (3) Advanced Rating - $1,000 financial assistance for a licensed pilot working toward an advanced certificate or rating. All flight instruction is to be conducted at the Greene County - Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport. Applicants must be residents of Greene County or full-time students in a Greene County institution of higher education.
Jackson Aviation Scholarship Page

The John E. Kirk Aviation Scholarship
Intended to give a young person with a strong interest in aviation a head start on their career and to give back to the aviation community. This scholarship honors the late John E. Kirk, U.S. Navy fighter pilot. The award is for $3,700 and is to be used for private pilot training. The deadline is October 10th of the applicant�s high-school senior year.
To be eligible, one must meet the following requirements:

Marin 99s "Wing Up" Check Ride Scholarship
The purpose of this $500 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.

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 learing 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

Monterey Bay 99s Chapter Scholarship
Annual scholarship for a FEMALE student pilot at least 18 years old and resident of Monterey or Santa Cruz County. Application due Dec 15th. Visit The Monterey 99s Scholarship Page.

The "Ninety Nines" Future Women Pilots Scholarships
FWP scholarships provide up to $1000 to student pilots to help them complete their Private Pilot certificate. A partial listing of applicant eligibility requirements includes:

Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport Scholarship
$2,500.00 of flight training and sufficient ground training to prepare one student pilot to complete solo flight and beyond.Must be enrolled in High School or equivalent, at least age 16 but no older than 19, & a resident of Alcona County or Iosco County, MI. See the Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport Scholarship page for more info.

Palomar 99s 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 99s 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 or Contact jyerian@uswest.net

Reno Area 99s Chapter Scholarship
The Reno Area Chapter will be presenting one $1000, two $3000, two $1500 scholarships on March 15th 2003. Minimum requirements: 1st solo, residency within 75nm of Reno. Application deadline: Feb. 28th. Contact Kathy McPherson (775) 972-5454

Reno High Sierra 99s Scholarship
$2,000 for PPL training. Applicants must live within a 50 NM radius from Reno Airport. Applications are available in Feb., deadline is late April. The scholarships are awarded in June. For more information, please contact Lynn Meadows

San Diego 99s Flight Scholarship Program
The San Diego Chapter of the International Women Pilots Organization, aka The "99s", are offering these scholarships for flight training!

Applications will be accepted 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 the organization. The Student Pilot Application must be postmarked no later than September 30th.
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:

. Email Dottie Norkus for more information.

San Gabriel Valley Jean Bustos Scholarship
$1,000 Future Woman Pilot Scholarship. Contact Sally Biggin for info/requirements (530) 625-4736 or Email sbiggin@thegrid.net

Santa Rosa 99s Private Pilot Checkride Award
The amount of the scholarship is $500 and must be used within one year of the date the scholarship is issued. Eligibility Requirements:

Santa Barbara 99s Joan Steinberger Aviation Scholarship
Helps a 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

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

Santa Ynez Valley Airport ~ Spitfire Aviation Scholarship
This annual scholarship will be awarded to one outstanding youth in their quest for a private pilot�s license. For more info visit http://www.syvairport.com/scholarship.html

Captain Michael King Smith Private Pilot Scholarship
he private pilot scholarship is open to Yamhill County, Oregon residents age 16 through 18 who wish to pursue or investigate an aviation-related career. The scholarship award is $2500, and may be applied toward the cost of flight training at McMinnville Airport (the actual cost to complete the pilot certificate may exceed the award amount). To download an application, due iin May, visit this link on the Evergreen Aviation Museum homepage.

Student Pilot Network Scholarships
$250, $500 & $1,000 awards to students at member schools. See the StudentPilot.net Scholarship page for more information.

Ventura County 99s Future Women Pilots' Scholarship
The chapter offers financial assistance of up to $1,000 each, to be awarded to two women student pilots--one award in the winter and one in summer. Applicant must be a female student pilot, resident of the greater Ventura County area, and working towards her Private Pilot's Certificate. Winter award deadline is November. Download an application.

The VICTORINOX Swiss Army Knives Fun-n'Fly Scholarships
Awards from $450 to $1,700 applied to their flight training camp style programs. For more info, see http://www.ftac.info/Victorinox.

Welcome Sky Aviation Scholarship Program
Offers ground school scholarship packages valued at $330 and occasional full flight training packages when funds are raised. Depending on donations received by Welcome Sky Aviation, there are up to eight groundschool packages per year. The purpose of the scholarships is to train the next generation of pilots. The deadlines are February 1st, June 1st and October 1st of each year. To be eligible, one must meet the following requirements:

Contact: Welcome Sky Aviation Scholarship Program Dan Pimentel, 7076 Morain Dr., Sanger, CA 93657, (559) 787-3313

Youth In Aviation Scholarship Fund
A San Diego non profit organization based at Gillespie Field (SEE). Their purpose is to provide scholarships to help young men and women to learn to fly or to prepare themselves for other positions in the field of aviation. In 2003 eleven awards were presented to youth. They started at $500 for 1st place in their essay contest. "We have encourage many to pursue their dreams in aviation. Some by working as an intern at an aviation company, others by attending ground school, and others by learning to fly with the EAA Young Eagles program for youth under the age of 18." For more information, or to download an application, visit the Youth In Aviation homepage.

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