Skip to content

WAI: Christine Reed Memorial Flight Scholarship

Posted by Tom Thinnes on
September 7, 2021

WOMEN IN AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Women in Aviation International and help members reach their goals and advance into the aviation and aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. Ignite your personal learning experience by applying for the annual WAI scholarships. Change your life, and review application requirementsFAQs, and 10 tips for a winning scholarship application.

Women in Aviation International is thrilled to offer the 2022 WAI scholarship program featuring a variety of career pursuits. Scholarships include funding to further members' interests in aerospace engineering, aviation maintenance, flight training, helicopter ratings, dispatch, and professional development. 

Applications are due October 12, 2021, and you must be an active WAI member by October 1, 2021, to apply. The 2022 scholarships will be awarded during the 33rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, March 17-19, 2022.

Please Note:
The applicant understands and accepts that WAI has no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any scholarship awards other than those specifically identified as WAI scholarships.

Christine Reed Memorial Flight Scholarship

Estimated Value: $2,500
Available Scholarships: 1
Scholarship Year: 2022

WAI, in partnership with J. Elliot Marketing of Nipomo, California, offer a $2,500 flight training scholarship in memory of Christine Reed. Christine passed away unexpectedly at the age of 32 and was never able to complete her flight training. This scholarship is open to women ages 16-30 who have soloed within the last six months preceding applying for this scholarship and are working toward their recreational, sport pilot, or private pilot certificate. Additional one- to two-page essay on Why I Love to Fly is also required. 

Remember you must be a member of WAI to apply for scholarships

Join Online Today to View Member Content and Receive Other Exclusive Member Benefits

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Starting AtJust $45/year