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WAI Announces 2021 Scholarships

The two winners (center) of this year’s WAI scholarship sponsored by Envoy Air. Women in Aviation International
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Key Takeaways:

  • Women in Aviation International (WAI) has opened applications for its 2021 scholarships, offering financial aid for various aviation fields including flight training, engineering, and maintenance.
  • The organization anticipates offering over 100 scholarships for 2021, adding to more than $13.2 million awarded since 1995.
  • To qualify, applicants must be a WAI member by November 1, 2020, with the scholarship application deadline set for November 10, 2020.
  • WAI membership, which is open to all genders, costs as little as $45 and provides access to these scholarship opportunities.
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Women in Aviation International last week opened their doors to the annual treasure trove of scholarship dollars for it members. In a news release, WAI said, “Currently, there are 56 scholarships offered for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatcher, and professional development for individuals in all stages of life. Additional scholarships and internships will be added in the coming weeks and months, with over 100 scholarships expected to be posted by the Fall.” The 2021 scholarships will be awarded during the 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Reno, Nevada, from March 11 to 13, 2021. In 2020, WAI awarded 151 scholarships valued at $831,365, bringing the total amount of scholarships awarded since 1995 to more than $13.2 million.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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