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Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Whirly-Girls Opens 2019 Scholarship Season

Over $150,000 In Scholarships Available For Female Aviators

The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the 2019 scholarship season. Deserving female aviators can apply for over $150,000 of helicopter flight training and educational scholarships. These scholarships advance the helicopter industry by strengthening the talent pool and increasing diversity. Applications are due October 15.

This year, scholarship sponsors include Airbus, Erickson Inc., FlightSafety International, Garmin, Lightspeed Aviation, Night Flight Concepts, Oregon Aero, Robinson Helicopter Company, Southern Utah University, Survival Systems USA, Western Helicopters Inc., and many private individuals. Awards are available for both experienced and newly-minted pilots and examples include classes in turbine transition, software use, commercial flight training, and a helicopter add-on rating.

Whirly Girls Vice President of Scholarships, Alison Martin, stated, “When the original thirteen members of the Whirly-Girls founded this organization, they were the only female helicopter pilots in the world. They envisioned a place where female pilots could find support and camaraderie and help one another succeed. Today, our group has grown to over 2000 members but, despite this growth, females still comprise fewer than 6% of pilots. This cripples our industry, and our sponsors provide these career-building scholarships in an effort to advance women and aid the growth of aviation. Every female pilot owes it to herself to apply.”

Scholarship applications are available at www.whirlygirls.org/scholarships/apply-now and are due October 15, 2018. Scholarships will be awarded in March at the Annual Whirly-Girls Awards Banquet at HAI HELI-EXPO in Atlanta, GA. Winners receive a stipend to attend.

(Source: Whirly-Girls news release)

FMI: www.whirlygirls.org

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