Women in Aviation Scholarships 2014 for International Students

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Women in Aviation scholarship, scholarship applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation, International. Internships
are not included in the two per member scholarship limit. International students are eligible to apply.

Selection criteria

    Achievements
    Attitude toward self and others
    Commitment to success
    Dedication to career
    Financial need
    Motivation
    Reliability
    Responsibility
    Teamwork.

Submission Requirements
All applications must include three stapled sets (NO FOLDERS) of the following information:

    Official WAI application form
    two one-page recommendation letters
    typed, descriptive 500-word essay
    professional résumé
    copies of all aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook, if applicable

Descriptive essay or résumé should address the following:

    your aviation history and goals
    what you have done for yourself to achieve your goals
    where you see yourself in five and ten years
    how the scholarship will help you achieve your objective and your present financial need
    flight or other training/education for which you need assistance; how your previous training was financed; educational scholarships, awards and honors; where you would obtain the training and the hourly rate for the instructor, aircraft, and simulators, or other costs (if applying for cash scholarship)
    demonstrated involvement in aviation activities
    other applicable information as requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship

International applicants must meet the above requirements. In addition, you must include your country’s pilot, mechanic or other requirements and the equivalent copies of licenses and medicals.

How to Apply
Applicants are welcome to download the application form or send e-mail to scholarships@wai.org to have an application sent to you.

Application Deadline

Scholarships for 2014 will be available beginning in July of 2013. Based on previous application, deadline will likely fall in November 2013

To download application and Find Scholarships Offered for 2013 visit scholarship webpage.
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