Women in Aviation International Scholarships

Applications for the 2026 general WAI scholarship program are open from July 15 - October 15, 2025.  Only current members of Women in Aviation International are eligible to apply. You may apply for up to three scholarships. The deadline to submit an application for the general WAI scholarships will be October 15, 2025.

All applicants must submit the following:

• Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be no more than one page, and cannot be from family members.
• One 500-word essay focused on your passion for aviation or aerospace, your community involvement, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals in aviation or aerospace.
• Resume (no more than two pages). Do not include a photo of yourself on your resume.
• If applying for a flight training scholarship, please include copies of your pilot and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook. This is not necessary for other types of scholarships.
• Other information if requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship

These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated.  Please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.

Your essay should include the following:

• Your name and contact information
• Your passion for aviation or aerospace
• Your community involvement
• How a scholarship will help you achieve your goals
• Other information as requested for each specific scholarship

Resumes should include the following:

• Work history or school studies
• Any educational awards or honors
• Demonstrated involvement in aviation-related activities
• Certificates already obtained, date, and flight hours completed (only if applying for a flight training scholarship.)