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United Airlines Flight Operator Pilot Scholarship

Award Amount
$5,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Women in Aviation, International

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for international and U.S. students.
  2. Must be a current college student.
  3. Must currently hold a commercial certificate with an instrument rating and be working on either a multiengine rating or CFI certificate.
  4. Must be enrolled in an accredited collegiate aviation program.
  5. Must be a member of Women in Aviation, International (WAI) by Nov. 1, and that membership must remain current through March. Please note: Both men and women are eligible to join WAI.
  6. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is open to U.S. and international students enrolled in a collegiate aviation program who currently hold a commercial certificate with an instrument rating and are working on either a multiengine rating or CFI certificate. Students must be members of WAI as of Nov. 1, and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Application requirements for the United Airlines Flight Operator Pilot Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • Essay
  • Resume
  • Aviation documents
Additional Information: The recipient will be chosen on a basis of merit, career aspirations, and dedication, as well as contributions to their community and service with WAI. All scholarships, unless otherwise noted, will be awarded at the Annual International Women in Aviation Conference. Attendance at the conference is not required to receive a scholarship, but it is encouraged. Please note: Students may only receive one scholarship per year.

Award Amount: $5,000 annually, non-renewable. Fund will be paid directly to the flight school and training must be completed within one year.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

About Women in Aviation, International:
Contact Information: Donna Wallace ,Scholarship Coordinator
Address: 3647 State Road 503 S. West Alexandria, Ohio 45381

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