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Sonic Tools Supporting Women in Aviation Maintenance

Posted by Tom Thinnes on
September 7, 2021

ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE

Thank you for your interest in the 2021 AWAM Scholarship Program. This year we are taking applications electronically. Follow the link to the on-line application at www.awam.org/scholarships. If you have difficulty accessing our on-line application, please email us at @email for further assistance. Please read the brief description below for further details on this year’s application process.

Application Limits - AWM scholarships are split into two categories.

  • You may apply for up to 3 Category I scholarships.
  • You may apply for up to 3 Category II scholarships.
  • In total, you can apply for up to 6 scholarships between the two categories.

Membership - You must be an active AWAM member to apply for a scholarship. If you are not currently a member, please go to our website to join www.awam.org/membership.

Requirements - Some scholarships are only open to female applicants. This will be specified in the Requirements section after each scholarship description.

Documentation - Please scan the following documents into a single PDF file in the order they are listed below. You must attach a separate set of application documents for each scholarship you are applying for that requires an extra essay.

  1. Resume
  2. Essay(s) - Please include a 250-word essay explaining your interest in aviation. Some scholarships will require an additional essay. This will be specified in the Requirements section after each scholarship description.
  3. Two Letters of Recommendation
  4. Copy of A&P Certificate (for mechanics) or unofficial copy of transcripts (for students) If you have any questions, please email us at @email.

There are no gender restrictions unless otherwise stated in the requirements. Applicants affiliated with scholarship and award sponsor organizations, are not restricted from participation. AWAM Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee members are NOT eligible for consideration. You may apply for up to three Category I Scholarships and up to three Category II Scholarships

Applications must be SUBMITTED by November 1st, 2021 

Sonic Tools Supporting Women in Aviation Maintenance (I)

Estimated Value: $5,000

Available Scholarships: 1

SONIC Tools is providing one customized aviation A&P toolbox + tools to a deserving student of a part 147 A&P program, or recent graduate that has obtained their A&P certificate. SONIC Tools matches big name brands in quality and comes with a full lifetime warranty.

Requirements: 

  • Must be a student in a part 147 A&P program OR recent graduate that has obtained their A&P certificate.
  • Applicants must include a short essay (250 words) on the topic of tool control, organization, and the value of working out of a shadowed toolbox. 
  • Applicants MUST be able to attend the 2021 WAI Conference in Reno, NV March 11th-13th 2021.
  • Applicants must be a US Citizen.