The Ninety-Nines
Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships and First Wings awards for women pilots and student pilots who are members of The Ninety-Nines.
- Award
- Varies by Amelia Earhart and First Wings award
- Deadline
- January 1; First Wings cycles April 1 and October 1
- Best for
- Women pilots and student pilots
- Geographic eligibility
- International, subject to award rules
- Number of awards
- Multiple annual awards
- Total program funding
- Not published
- Membership
- The Ninety-Nines membership required
- Application cycle
- Annual and twice-yearly award cycles
FlightSchoolList summarizes the program for planning. The sponsor's current rules and application always control.
View official applicationAbout this opportunity
The Ninety-Nines administers several established scholarship programs for women in aviation. First Wings assists eligible student pilots, while the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund supports advanced training, education, and professional development for qualified members.
Who can apply
Applicants must satisfy the membership and aviation-progress rules for the relevant Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund or First Wings award. Certificate, logged-time, chapter, and training requirements vary by program.
What the award may cover
Awards may support initial flight training, advanced ratings, technical training, academic study, research, emergency maneuver training, and other approved aviation development.
How to apply
Confirm membership standing, select the correct program, and follow the Ninety-Nines application instructions. Some applications involve chapter review or endorsement before reaching the international selection process.
- 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: Begin with the local chapter early because chapter-level timing and endorsement may precede the published international deadline.