Women in Aviation, International Engineering Scholarships
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Delta Air Lines Engineering Scholarship
Delta Air Lines will award a $5,000 scholarship to a student currently enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. In addition to
the $5,000 scholarship, the recipient will receive a trip to the
21st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference (
includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and Conference
fee). Applicants must be full-time students at the junior or senior level with a minimum of two semesters (as of March 2010),
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with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
IN ADDITION to all WAI requirements you must also include a detailed essay (500-1,000 words), double spaced, type
written which addresses the following topics:
1. Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering?
2. What is or has been your greatest life challenge, and
how has it enriched your and/or someone else’s life?
3. If someone else were to describe your greatest strength,
what would it be and why, and what do you consider to be
your strongest characteristic and why?
4. What has been your most memorable academic experience and how did you handle this situation?
5. Why are you the most qualified candidate for the Delta
Air Lines Engineering Scholarship?
(Scholarship value $5,000: Estimated total value $6,000)
scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Women in Aviation, International. there is an award for nearly everyone here, from the college student to the woman returning to the
workforce, from teachers to air racers, managers and dispatchers to pilots, engineers, technicians and mechanics.
We could not bring these scholarships to you without the assistance
of our generous sponsors and corporate members, so please remember
as you fill out your applications that these companies and individuals
are the reasons why we can offer these incredible opportunities. If you
are an employee or director of one of these companies or an individual
benefactor, please accept our gratitude. We know you are a big part of
what makes Women in Aviation, International work.
you must be a member of Women in Aviation, International to apply
for these scholarships. you can join online at www.wai.org, or by filling
out the membership form on page 29 of this magazine and mailing it in.
It will be the best $39 (only $29 for students) that you’ll spend this year.
Dispatcher Scholarships
Airline Ground Schools, Inc.
Airline Ground Schools (AGS) will award one dispatcher
training award leading to an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. AGS offers
two options: a 13 weekend course in Florence, Kentucky (near
Cincinnati); and a Distance Learning Course with a six-day
residency. No previous aviation experience required. (
Scholarship value $3,000)
WAI Connecticut Chapter Engineering Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to a woman who wishes to
pursue a career in the aerospace industry in the field of Engineering. Preference will be given to Connecticut residents, but
all applicants will be considered based upon character, need,
and accomplishments and the award must be used for educational purposes at an accredited college or university.
Requirements:
• Meet all WAI scholarship requirements
• Full-time student with a GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
• Be enrolled in an accredited engineering program
Limitations are:
• Scholarship funds must be used within one year of receipt
• Scholarship funds must be used for tuition or books
(Scholarship value $500)
Airline Dispatcher’s Federation Scholarships
The Airline Dispatcher’s Federation will award at least one
dispatcher training award, donated by ADF Scholastic Partners, which can lead to an FAA Certified Aircraft Dispatcher
License. Applicants must be 21 years of age to begin a training
course and, upon successful completion of the training, may
be hired as a Dispatcher’s Assistant until legally able to exercise Joint Operational Control (as per Federal Aviation Regulations) as an aircraft dispatcher with any U.S. FAR 121 Domes-tic/Flag Carrier at age 23. Previous aviation experience may be
applied, but is not required. (Scholarship value varies)
Flight Scholarships
Airbus A320 Type Rating Certificate Scholarships ( 2)
Applicants for the Airbus A320 type rating scholarships must
hold a bachelor’s degree, commercial pilot certificate, instrument rating, certified flight instructor certificate and multi-engine rating. Preference will be given to those candidates
who are graduates of Spectrum-type programs, featuring
technical flight management systems and glass cockpit training. (Scholarship value $31,000 each. Total value $62,000)
