99’s Bay Cities Chapter Pilot Training Scholarship

Bay Cities Chapter 2016 Scholarship

Scholarship Name:

Ninety-Nines Bay Cities Chapter Pilot Training Scholarship

Purpose:

The Bay Cities chapter of the Ninety-Nines is proud to announce our 2016 scholarship to provide funding toward pilot training materials, ground school, or exams. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide a little extra monetary assistance to a woman working on her flight ratings.

Eligibility:

  • Any female student pilot residing within 99 nautical miles of the Oakland Airport
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age
  • Applicant must either already be a private or sport pilot, or be eligible for a private pilot or sport pilot license within the USA
  • Applicant must hold a current medical certificate
  • Applicant does not need to be a member of the 99s

Value:

$1,000.00

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

Submit the following documents:

  1. A completed copy of the ‘Application Cover Sheet’ – included in application
  2. A one-page letter introducing yourself and your aviation goals. Include information on your financial need, community involvement, and aviation involvement
  3. A completed copy of the ‘Budget Statement’- included in application
  4. A one-page letter of recommendation, preferably from a CFI or other aviation professional
  5. A copy of your medical certificate

Email the 5 items, clearly identified, to scholarships@baycities99s.org.

Selection Process:

  • This scholarship is for items such as books, headsets, exams, check rides, etc. Note: Flight lessons and ground lessons are not eligible for reimbursement.
  • Applicants may be asked to participate in a phone interview with the scholarship committee.
  • Funds must be claimed within one year of the date the scholarship is awarded.
  • An original receipt will be required for reimbursement and must be signed by both the scholarship winner and a CFI.
  • The scholarship committee will notify the winning candidate, and all candidates who did not qualify, by May 21, 2016.

Application:

Download the Application (Google Doc)

We have a winner!  Meet Joslyn Austin!

Dear Bay Cities 99s Members,

I am writing to express my gratitude to you for choosing me to be the 2016 Bay Cities 99s scholarship award recipient. Thank you for your continued generous support of the $1000 scholarship award that will provide me with necessary funding towards obtaining my private pilot certificate. This opportunity is a fresh start for a new and exciting career as a corporate or commercial airline pilot.

Website:

Ninety-Nines Bay Cities Chapter

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