International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21) B-737 type ratings (2)

Scholarship Name:

International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21) B-737 type ratings (2)

Purpose:

The International Society of Woman Airline Pilots (ISA+21) offers scholarships to promote the advancement of women in the world’s airline flight decks.

ISA will award four B-737 or A320 type ratings. The two successful candidates will train together for two weeks at Higher Power Aviation located near DFW Airport. Funds will be paid directly to the flight school and training must be completed within one year. One letter of recommendation must be from a pilot who has flown with you.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have an ATP, minimum of 3,000 hours total time, which includes at least 500 multiengine turbine. In addition, applicants must possess commercial, instrument and multiengine land certificates, must have successfully completed the ATP written exam or possess an ATP rating and have a current first class medical certificate.

Candidates must include a copy of their current passport. Candidates should provide details pertinent to any letters of inquiry from the FAA regarding any aircraft incidents or accidents and a list of all FAA check ride failures.

Value:

Various

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

Do not apply electronically and mail a paper application for the same scholarship. Please be sure to read all instructions carefully.

These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated. Some scholarships may require additional information, please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.

Should you wish to print out the application form and submit your application on paper, all application materials should be submitted in the same envelope. For each scholarship include two stapled (no folders) complete application sets (one original and one copy) of the following information:

• 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). Other applicable information as requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship.
• If mailing your application you must also include the official WAI application form.

Descriptive essay and 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 10 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 a cash scholarship
• demonstrated involvement in aviation activities
• other applicable information as requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship

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

Scholarship applications must be signed and postmarked by November 13, 2017. Scholarship application materials should be mailed to WAI Scholarships, 3647 State Route 503 South, West Alexandria, OH 45381. Contact Scholarship Coordinator Donna Wallace by email or call 937-839-4647 with any additional questions

Selection Process:

Finalists will be interviewed at the annual Women in Aviation Conference. If unable to attend, interviews will be arranged prior to the Conference. The recipient is responsible for all travel, housing, and personal expenses during training. Hotel reservation assistance is available.

Application:

Download the Application (PDF File)

Website:

Women in Aviation International Scholarships