Amelia Earhart Scholarships & Awards

FOR STUDENT PILOT MEMBERS
First Wings applications are due April 1st & Oct 1st annually

Applicants must be Student Pilot Members for 3 months prior to the First Wings submission deadline and have logged 5 hours flight time within the preceding 6 months.  Award is up to $6,000 for specific milestones as they are achieved.
First Wings Award

FOR AE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS
Each year Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships are usually awarded to qualified members for five different scholarship types, including two specialized scholarships: an Emergency Maneuver Training Scholarship and an International Scholarship for pilots in developing countries. The scholarships are described below and the applications are retrieved by clicking on the scholarship title.

The revised AEMSF General Requirements & Instructions are available HERE

The AE Scholarship Application Deadline is January 1st annually

Please read the instructions carefully and note that there are some changes in the application forms. Applicants may apply for a certificate or rating provided training for all prerequisite certificates or ratings required for the certificate they are seeking will be completed before March 5.

All Applicants and AE Scholarship Chairmen MUST read the General Requirements and Instructions before downloading the appropriate application form.

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS
There are five separate Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship applications in order to accommodate the most common types of requests. The applicant should use the application form most appropriate to her circumstances and goal.Application forms: The files MUST be downloaded, then opened with Adobe Reader on a computer, not on a tablet or smartphone. The fillable fields will not appear on a tablet or smartphone. The forms below may be downloaded or printed. The file can be saved to your personal computer.

Flight Training Scholarship
Up to $20,000 to complete an additional pilot certificate or rating or pilot training course. Examples: Multi-engine rating, commercial certificate, King Air competency or qualification training or Boeing 737 type rating.

Academic Scholarship
Up to $10,000 scholarship towards one year of a college degree in aviation or aerospace. Students may re-apply for continuing support through graduation. Examples: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in fields such as aerospace engineering, aviation business management, air traffic management, or professional pilot. Note: Flight training may be included if integral to curriculum.

Technical Training Scholarship
Up to $20,000 scholarship to complete an aviation or aerospace technical training or certification course.  Examples: ATP CTP, Airframe and/or Powerplant Mechanic certificate, Dispatcher certificate, Air Traffic Control training program, government or manufacturer's safety training, specialized training or certification course. Note: Excludes any flight training and any technical training that is part of a college degree program.

Vicki Cruse Memorial Scholarship for Emergency Maneuver Training 
Fully paid scholarship to provide emergency maneuver and spin training in addition to an introduction to aerobatics. In memory of 99 Vicki Cruse, an internationally known aerobatic pilot, this scholarship is available to any licensed pilot member of The 99s without regard to existing ratings, financial need or length of membership. Complete details about the training can be found in the application package.

Kitty Houghton Memorial Scholarship (on hiatus)
This International scholarship in memory of Kitty Houghton, is offered specifically to encourage women pilots in emerging economy countries to pursue a career in aviation benefiting their home country. In order to attract more applicants, the scholarship requirements are under review and Kitty's family is working to revise criteria. Thus, the scholarship is currently on hiatus.

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