The 99’s -Ninety-Nines International Organization offers Scholarships in each of the following categories:
Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships – *99’s AME SCHOLARSHIP* for members of the Ninety-Nines to support a variety of aviation career goals, including flight training, mechanic and air traffic control certifications, or college education in an aviation-related field. See www.ninety-nines.org/scholarships.htm for details.
First Wings Scholarships – to support student pilot members in completion of the Recreational, Sport, or Private Pilot certificate. Offered in spring and fall.
Research Scholar Grants – to support academic research preserving the history of women in aviation and encouraging the growth of women in the field
Other aviation scholarships that are available in the area:
AOPA Flight Training Scholarships (Fall and Spring) As an AOPA member, you can open the door to new aviation opportunities with a scholarship from the AOPA Foundation. Thanks to generous donor support, we award over $1 million each year to help AOPA members take the next step in their aviation journey, whether that’s pursuing primary flight training, earning advanced ratings and certificates, or building a career through pathways like aviation maintenance.
Northwest Ninety-Nines ($15,000) The Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Hannah and continue her legacy by supporting self-motivated and passionate female pilots through their own flight training. Open until Jan 31, 2025.
99’s Mid Atlantic Section Scholarship ~ approx. $5,000 for 99’s that are continuing their training in the Aviation Fields. ( This is NOT for Student Pilots or Initial Pilot Training.) Open until February 28, 2026.
Sugarloaf Chapter (amount varies per year) open to all rating levels and other aviation activities. Open Jan 15-Apr 2, 2025.
Ginny Carlin Memorial Scholarship (Not to exceed $1,000) This scholarship will be awarded in honor of lifetime member Ginny Carlin. The award will be used to cover a checkride fee in pursuit of a certificate or add on. Open until March 10, 2025.
Manitoba 99s Scholarships (Multiple) Women are encouraged to apply to all scholarships they are eligible for each year. Some scholarships are offered several times a year, including the C-FLUG Scholarship, Broadening Horizons Scholarship and IFR Flight Simulator Scholarships. Women are invited to apply for each and every offering by the application due date.
Mike Rowe Works Foundation (Multiple) For the eleventh year in a row, we’re launching the next Work Ethic Scholarship Program and giving away another $1,000,000 in scholarships this year. We’re looking for hardworking men and women who will keep the lights on, water running, and air flowing–people who will show up early, stay late, and bust their asses to get the job done. It’s not for everyone, but we know hard workers are out there. Open Feb 12 until April 17, 2025.
Eastern PA 99’s (Multiple) The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. established an aviation/aerospace scholarship that is awarded annually in June. Open to female pilots who reside, attend school, or are employed in the Greater Delaware Valley, or who are members of the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. The scholarship awards may be used for any aviation purpose. Request for Application open until April 21, 2025. Deadline April 24, 2025.
Aero Club of Pennsylvania (Multiple) For over 80 years, the Aero Club of Pennsylvania has awarded aviation training scholarships through our affiliated scholarship funds** with the goal of supporting young men and women from the Philadelphia/Greater Delaware Valley region in their efforts toward an aviation career. Open until April 23, 2025.
The Grand Dames of Aviation – Four $1,000 Scholarships. Available scholarships include: Wings of Change – Junior (ages 14–22); Wings of Change – Senior (ages 23 and up); ProAvi Pilot Scholarship; ProAvi STEM Scholarship. Deadline: August 31, 2025.
Ninety-Nines Collegiate Women’s Achievement Award – New scholarship to assist Collegiate 99s in their pursuit of a degree in aviation. Must be a member for a minimum of 3 months. It will award $3500 to a single applicant. Open for application on July 1, 2025 with an application deadline of October 1, 2025.
Lady Aviators is honored and excited to work with Fly With Faith to provide three worthy recipients with scholarships towards their aviation goals. Scholarships are in memory of Faith Baker Rowe who flew west on March 7, 2023. They open for application submission on September 1, 2025 and close on September 30, 2025.
The Keystone Chapter offers our own scholarship to assist women in pursuing their aviation goals, including attaining a private license or any additional rating. Any girl or woman who resides in eastern Pennsylvania, including the Lehigh Valley north to the New York state border, is eligible. Awards are based on financial need and must be approved by a majority of the Keystone Chapter membership. Application Window TBD
For more information on other scholarships, see www.ninety-nines.org/scholarships.htm.