Lt. Valerie Cappelaere Delaney Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Name:

Lt. Valerie Cappelaere Delaney Memorial Scholarship

Purpose:

This scholarship is open to a female WAI member over the age of 18 from any country. The scholarship will be awarded to an individual pursuing a private pilot certificate.

Eligibility:

This scholarship is open to a female WAI member over the age of 18 from any country. The scholarship will be awarded to an individual pursuing a private pilot certificate. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the candidate’s school of choice and must be used within a year of receiving this award.

Value:

$5,000.00

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

Applications are due in by mid November in order to be considered for the following year, awarded at the annual Women in Aviation Conference.

Selection Process:

All scholarships, unless otherwise noted, will be awarded during the Annual International Women in Aviation Conference.

Application:

Download the Application (PDF File)

History/Background:

Lt Valerie Cappelaere Delaney lived her lifelong dream of becoming a pilot, flying the EA-6B Prowler for the U.S. Navy. She was brilliant, strong-willed, determined, and had unwavering faith. The winner of this scholarship should embody some, if not all, of these characteristics.

Website:

Women in Aviation International Scholarships