Debbie Franceus Memorial Aviation Scholarships
Annual flight-training awards for women pursuing aviation goals; the foundation publishes each application window and award range on its official site.
- Award
- $1,000–$3,000
- Deadline
- June 1, 2026
- Best for
- Women pursuing flight training
- Geographic eligibility
- United States; local preference may apply
- Number of awards
- Multiple flight-training awards
- Total program funding
- Not published
- Membership
- No membership requirement published
- Application cycle
- Annual spring application period
FlightSchoolList summarizes the program for planning. The sponsor's current rules and application always control.
View official applicationAbout this opportunity
The Debbie Franceus Memorial Aviation Foundation honors its namesake by providing flight-training scholarships to women pursuing aviation. The annual spring program awards several smaller grants that can help applicants move through a specific stage of training.
Who can apply
The foundation publishes current eligibility and application requirements for women pursuing aviation goals. Applicants should verify any local-area, training-status, recommendation, and intended-use criteria in the annual application.
What the award may cover
Awards are intended to help selected women with eligible flight-training expenses.
How to apply
Apply through the foundation during the April 1–June 1 window and submit the current application’s personal, training, goal, and supporting information.
- Verify the current deadline and every eligibility requirement.
- Confirm how funds are paid and when they must be used.
- Prepare transcripts, certificates, logbook totals, references, and essays early.
- Save the confirmation and a complete copy of your submission.
Selection and application notes
Planning tip: Explain the immediate training milestone the award would fund and how it advances a realistic aviation plan.