Flight Training-Women

Annual flight-training awards for women pursuing aviation goals; the foundation publishes each application window and award range on its official site.

Application briefing Closed for this cycle
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.

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About 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.