Women in Aviation International Scholarships
Member scholarships for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, leadership, and other aviation and aerospace career paths; individual award criteria vary.
- Award
- Cash, training, equipment, and professional awards
- Deadline
- September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
- Best for
- Aviation and aerospace students and professionals
- Geographic eligibility
- International, subject to individual award rules
- Number of awards
- Multiple sponsor-funded scholarships
- Total program funding
- Not published
- Membership
- Current WAI membership required
- Application cycle
- WAI2027 annual scholarship cycle
FlightSchoolList summarizes the program for planning. The sponsor's current rules and application always control.
View official applicationAbout this opportunity
Women in Aviation International coordinates a large annual scholarship cycle funded by aviation and aerospace sponsors. The opportunities cover many career paths and experience levels, from initial training and college study through technical courses and professional advancement.
Who can apply
Applicants must be current WAI members by the membership deadline published for the cycle. Individual awards add their own education, experience, certificate, career-field, document, or training requirements. WAI states that it does not consider race, ethnicity, or gender when awarding scholarships.
What the award may cover
The catalog includes flight training, maintenance and avionics, engineering, dispatch, leadership, professional courses, equipment, conference, and other aviation or aerospace development awards.
How to apply
Join or renew WAI before the membership cutoff, review the WAI2027 award list, and submit complete applications through the official portal by September 1, 2026.
- 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: WAI publishes many distinct awards. Apply only after matching the exact eligibility and required documents for each selection.