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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