WAI Launches 2027 Scholarship Season

Over $200,000 is available for career training in piloting, engineering, and maintenance.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, June 04, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

The exhibit hall at the 2026 Women in Aviation Conference in Grapevine, Texas [Credit: WAI]

Key Takeaways:

Women in Aviation International (WAI) has opened applications for its 2027 scholarship program, offering members career training in various aviation fields and professional advancement opportunities.
The program includes over 50 scholarships valued at more than $200,000, covering areas like piloting, engineering, maintenance, and Harvard Emerging Leaders courses.
Applicants must be WAI members by August 30, can apply for up to three scholarships, and are not restricted by traditional school age.
The application deadline is September 1, with winners notified by December 15 and recognized at the WAI annual conference in February.

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Women in Aviation International (WAI) has officially opened applications for its 2027 scholarship program, offering members career training across various fields, including piloting, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, and drone operation.

The program, which also supports established professionals seeking career advancement, notably does not require applicants to be of traditional school age to be eligible.