The Phoenix Chapter of the Ninety-Nines Scholarship Program

For Ladies meeting these criteria

       U.S. citizens and residents of the State of Arizona

       At least 17 years of age

       Proficient in English

       Agreeing to complete their certificate within one year of receipt of scholarship

The purpose of the Ninety-Nines is to promote women in aviation and support them in reaching their aviation goals.  Our International membership numbers over 6,500 of women pilots:  astronauts, military pilots, professional and corporate pilots, flight instructors, volunteer and recreational pilots.

The Phoenix Chapter 99s, chartered December 1, 1949, hopes to reach women pilots, both student and professional, in the State of Arizona to introduce them to The Ninety-Nines and our chapter.  Flight has never been inexpensive and our chapter realizes that additional support, financial and emotional, is a welcome boost.  To that end, we have established flight training scholarship funds to aid women interested in pursuing a private pilot or sport pilot certificate or additional ratings to that certificate.  There is a possibility our chapter may offer scholarships in the spring and fall of each year.  So it is a good idea to check this website frequently for changes in deadlines.

Each $2000 flight training scholarship will be paid to the applicant/winner, flight instructor or flight training facility according the following completed goals.

Private Pilot or Light Sport Pilot Certificate Scholarship:

$500 for passed written exam

$500 for successful solo

$500 for completed long cross country if required or $500 toward flight hours necessary

$500 for passed checkride

Advanced or Add-On Ratings Scholarship:         

$500 for passed written exam if required; if not, $500 toward flight hours necessary

$1000 for hours flown toward rating sought

$500 for passed checkride

Award Criteria:

Applicant's commitment to aviation

Essay

Financial Need

Ability to achieve goals

Personal Interview, if asked

Letters of recommendation

Completed Application Package:

Applicants for Private/Sport Pilot scholarship will need in addition to the completed application form:

1.  Copy of Third Class medical or equivalent necessary

    2.  10 hours flight or ground instruction in the last 90 days verified by copies of  logbook pages

   3.  Two letters of reference, one from someone familiar with applicant’s flight habits

   4.  Statement of financial need or budget anticipating expenses for completion of rating.  

   5.  Essay of at least 500 words on your personal interest regarding your first contact with flight, aviation goals, career or aviation community contributions you hope to make and why financial aid will benefit you and the 99s.

Applicants for Advanced/Add-On Ratings Scholarship will need in addition to the completed application form:

1.  Copy of current medical

    2.    Copies of both side of pilot certificate  Flight hours accrued to the rating sought and number of hours flown in the past 90 days.

3.  Two letters of reference, one from someone familiar with applicant’s flight habits

4.  Statement of financial need or budget anticipating expenses for completion of rating

    5.    Essay of at least 500 words on your personal interest regarding your first contact with flight, aviation goals, career or aviation community contributions you hope to make and why financial aid will benefit you and the 99s.

Terms:

1. The scholarships will be paid directly to the flight school, independent flight instructor conducting the training, or student pilot upon receipt of sufficient proof:   copies of written exam results, logbook entries signed by certified flight instructor, or receipts for fuel/aircraft rental for hours flown.  

2. Recipients who successfully complete their ratings will receive a one-year's membership in the Phoenix chapter.

3. Any unused monies will revert to the Phoenix Chapter Scholarship Fund.

Application packet postmark deadline is March 1st.  It is recommended that the applicant keep a duplicate copy of all application contents 

The scholarship will be announced April 15th  and awarded at the April or May chapter meeting.  If you have any questions or just need some help, be sure to contact Dee Holm at 623-872-1877 or at deezapilot@cox.net.  I will find out the answers or recommend someone to help you!

click here for SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

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