FRANCESCA NORRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Posted by Cadence Joan on September 6, 2022ISA+21 invests in the future women of the aviation industry by providing scholarships for airline careers.
For nearly half a century the International Society of Women Airline Pilots has supported the airline dreams of passionate women aviators from around the world, by proudly awarding over $1.4 Million in advanced flight training and other professional programs to date. In 2022, ISA+21 awarded 12 scholarships valued over $70,000.
- Scholarship entries are due by:
November 1st each year.
FRANCESCA NORRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
In memory of Francesca Norris, who was a dedicated and respected flight instructor, ISA+21 awards two scholarships each year to aspiring female airline pilots. Even though Francesca’s dream of becoming an airline pilot was not realized, this scholarship will advance many women on a path to reach that dream. The scholarships are for advanced flight instructor training programs and will assist women pilots in a career that Francesca loved. Since 2019, ISA+21 has awarded over $45,000 to nine women in honor or Francesca Norris.
Scholarship Prerequisites:
Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Hold an FAA Commercial Pilots License or equivalent
- In pursuit of a career as an airline pilot
- Hold a current first class medical certificate
Conditions:
- Only one Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship Award is allowed in a lifetime
- Applicants may apply for both the FNMS & ISA+21 Financial Scholarship in a given year
- Applicants may apply as many times as they wish
- Training will be conducted at US Aviation Academy or approved flight school
- Funds will be paid directly to the approved training organization
- The winner is responsible for travel, housing, and personal expenses during training
- Open to female applicants, as indicated on their pilot certificate
Process:
- Submit required documents by emailing @email
- All applications will be assessed by the Scholarship Committee for eligibility
- Scholarship entries are due November 1st of each year
- The scholarship winner is announced in March of each year