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WOMEN IN
AVIATION,
INTER NATIONAL
SCHOL AR SHIPS
scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Wom- en in Aviation, International. there is an award for nearly every- one 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 the inside back cover and mailing it in. It
will be the best $39 (only $29 for students) that you’ll spend this year.
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
SCHOLARSHIPS
American Airlines and American Eagle Engineering Scholarship
American Airlines and American Eagle will award one
Requirements: meet all WAI scholarship requirements and
guidelines, GPA 3.0 or higher, enrolled in accredited U.S. en-
gineering program, U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
American Airlines and American Eagle Maintenance & Engineering divisions are vital to the companies’ commitment
to provide safe, dependable and friendly air transportation to
their customers. As such, they seek to attract top engineering talent who share their passion and interest in the aviation
industry.
To honor the 2011 Scholarship Recipient, a Maintenance
and Engineering Senior Executive will host the winning stu-
dent at a “Women in Aviation Recognition Lunch” at an M&E
facility, including all travel arrangements and tour. (
Scholarship value: $5,000)
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 22nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference (includes round trip 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 2011), 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 was 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: $7,000)
FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Airbus A320 Type Rating Certificate Scholarship
Applicants for the Airbus A320 type rating scholarships
must hold a bachelor’s degree, commercial pilot certificate,
instrument rating, certified flight instructor certificate and
multiengine 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)
Anne Bridge Baddour Aviation Scholarship
The Anne Bridge Baddour Scholarship will be awarded to a
female pilot with the following accomplishments:
• a burning desire to become a professional pilot
• have at least a Private Pilot Certificate with 150 hours
flying time
• be on track towards the ATP
This award will be used to further her aims toward an In-
strument Rating. (Scholarship value: $2,000)
AOPA Student Pilot Scholarship
Since 1939, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
(AOPA), has worked to keep general aviation fun, safe, and
