Wed, Mar 23, 2011
WAI Conference In Reno Saw Distribution Of 76 Scholarships
A total of 76 scholarships valued at $691,750 were distributed
to WAI members at every stage of life from university students to
mature members seeking a career change to aviation. These
scholarships were awarded during the 22nd Annual International
Women in Aviation Conference held recently in Reno.
The scholarship total includes not only cash for academic study,
but scholarships for technical training, flight training
scholarships for licenses, ratings and typeratings as well as cash
awards for specialized aviation activities, including recreational
flying. "WAI's scholarship program is the foundation of our
activities," says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "Since our very
first scholarship, we have provided $7.4 million to our
members."
Both women and men qualify for Women in Aviation, International
scholarships. In addition to the specific requirements of each
scholarship, the only qualification to apply for a scholarship is
that you must be an active WAI member.
"The diversity of the WAI scholarships represents the diversity
of our membership. We have a scholarship to match whatever stage in
their careers our members may be," added Dr. Chabrian. "In flight
training alone, we have a scholarship for a recreational pilot's
certificate through an airline-appropriate typerating. Additional
scholarships are offered in the fields of maintenance, engineering
and management."
Scholarships available for 2012 will be posted online
in mid-July 2011. These scholarships will be awarded during the
23rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference at the
Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, from March 8-10, 2012.
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