Yukiko Howell Memorial S.T.E.M. Scholarship

Scholarship Name:

Yukiko Howell Memorial S.T.E.M. Scholarship

Purpose:

The Washington State Chapter of Women in Aviation, International offers a $1,500 scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.) education in memory of Yukiko Howell.

Eligibility:

• be a WAI member
• be pursuing higher education towards a S.T.E.M. career or continuing education S.T.E.M. classes
• be enrolled in an accredited institution (includes 2- and 4-year colleges, technical institutes, certificate programs)
• have experience volunteering in S.T.E.M. or aviation-related events and/or activities in the previous year
• submit an essay that includes detailed explanations of the applicant’s career plans, goals, and volunteer experiences

The scholarship will be paid directly to an accredited program or institution and may be applied to tuition, books, or laboratory fees. The scholarship must be expensed within one year of receipt.

S.T.E.M. careers include, but are not limited to, science, engineering, air traffic controller, avionics technician, dispatch certification, aircraft mechanic, meteorologist, educator for S.T.E.M. Funds may not be used for housing, transportation, flight training, meals or incidental expenses.

Value:

$1,500.00

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

Applications must be signed and postmarked by November.
Scholarships will be awarded during the Annual International Women in Aviation Conference.

Selection Process:
Submit an essay that includes detailed explanations of the applicant’s career plans, goals, and volunteer experiences.

Application:

Download the Application (PDF File)

History/Background:

Yukiko taught math, science, and Japanese language for many years at Annie Wright School, a private school in Tacoma, Washington. After obtaining her private pilot certificate, Yukiko taught weekly aviation lessons at her school, including the basics of flying. She advocated aviation in her school lessons, emphasizing math and science proficiency as a means to achieve an exciting aviation career. She used her own flight training and flight experience to motivate her students, and she enlisted the help of aviation colleagues to complement her own experience. Yukiko happily volunteered for the Washington State Chapter of Women in Aviation scholarship committee and at our local education and outreach events, along with volunteering at WAI Conferences, Sally Ride Science Festivals, and on the Museum of Flight

Website:

Women in Aviation International Scholarships