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Dan Meisinger Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship Scholarship Sponsor
National Air Transportation Foundation (NATA)
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Contact
818 Connecticut Ave., NW. Ste. 900, Washington, DC 20006 www.nata.aero
Usual Deadline
November
Amount(s) Awarded
One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $2,500
Description
The DanMeisinger Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship was established in the honor and memory of Dan L. Meisinger Sr., whose career in aviation spanned 63 years. He was founder of Executive Beechcraft, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and was twice named Beech Aircraft’s Man of the Year. This fund’s purpose is to provide an annual flight training scholarship to a qualified individual.
Scholarship Criteria
Applicants of the Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship must be: A college student currently enrolled in an aviation program; A high academic achiever with a “B” average or better; Recommended by an aviation professional, although direct applications are acceptable; Residents of Kansas, Missouri, or Illinois, will be given preference.
Darlene Kelly Advanced Certificate/Rating Flight Training Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor
Ninety-Nines, San Diego Chapter
Contact
8690 Aero Dr. #115-36, San Diego, CA 92123 www.sd99s.org
Usual Deadline
August
Amount(s) Awarded
One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $2,000
Scholarship Criteria
One (1) $2,000 scholarship is awarded to help fund training for Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, or any Flight Instructor certificate. Applicant must be a member of the Southwest Section of the Ninety-Nines; Have a current medical; and Have a Private Pilot License. There is a 90-day limit to apply funds towards training.
Dodie Riach Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor
Ninety-Nines, New Jersey Chapter
Contact
1338 Wood Valley Rd., Mountainside, NJ 07092 www.nj99.org
Usual Deadline
October
Amount(s) Awarded
One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $3,000
Description
The New Jersey Chapter of the Ninety-Nines awards the Dodie Riach Memorial Scholarship to pilots, or student pilots, who are pursuing flight training in New Jersey. The Scholarship is awarded in recognition of an earnest desire to further aviation achievements. Applicants must submit a completed application form and other documentation as described in the application instructions.
Scholarship Criteria
The scholarship is open to both men and women. Must be at least a student pilot or pilot who is trying to further their aviation goals, attain a PPL or additional ratings. Training must be in New Jersey.
Contact
Dottie Sanders Memorial Flight Scholarship Scholarship Sponsor
Ninety-Nines, San Diego Chapter
8690 Aero Dr., #115-36, San Diego, CA 92123 www.sd99s.org
Usual Deadline
June
Amount(s) Awarded
One (1) $1,000 award to help fund flight training
Scholarship Criteria
Applicant must be female; Reside in San Diego, Riverside, Orange, or Imperial counties OR be a member of any chapter of the Southwest Section of the Ninety-Nines; PPL applicants must have passed the written section and soloed; If for an advanced rating/certificate, applicant must have Private certificate. Funds may be used to help fund Private Pilot training or if a certified pilot applicant, may be used to fund training for the Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, or any Flight Instructor certificates. There is a 90 day limit to apply funds towards training.
Emily Howell Warner Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor
Colorado Pilots Association
Contact
PO Box 20091, Denver, Colorado 80220 www.coloradopilots.org
Usual Deadline
August
Amount(s) Awarded
Scholarship Awards Vary
Description
The Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) may grant a flight training scholarship in memory of Emily Howell Warner to one Colorado woman for an advanced rating. This would include an Instrument rating, Commercial Certificate or Multi-Engine Rating. The program is funded primarily from donations by individual members and revenues derived from the CPA’s nationally recognized Mountain Flying Ground School.
Scholarship Criteria
This scholarship will be awarded to a Colorado woman pursuing her rating/certificate at a recognized Colorado FAR Part 61/141 flight school. A letter of recommendation from the flight school, including a statement of enrollment in a formal course leading to the appropriate certificate is required.
Fran Sargent Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor
Ninety-Nines, Florida Goldcoast Chapter
Contact PO Box 1308, Stuart, FL 34995 www.flgoldcoast99s.org
Usual Deadline
September
Amount(s) Awarded
Two (2) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $3,000
Description
We are offering two $3,000 scholarships to any woman with at least a Private Pilot certificate who is a resident of Florida, or currently enrolled in an aviation training program in Florida.
Scholarship Criteria
Applicants must have an Instrument Rating and able to attend the ground school and SIM training.
