In addition to all WAI requirements, the applicant shall be pursuing higher education toward a STEM career with plans to enter a career in aviation or aerospace. The applicant must be enrolled (or committed to attending) an accredited institution (includes two- and four-year colleges, technical institutes, and certificate programs), and have experience volunteering in STEM or aviation-related events and/or WAI activities within the past year.

In your WAI application essay, include detailed explanations of the applicant’s career plans, goals, and volunteer experiences. Preference will be given to local candidates within the Seattle/Washington state area, but all applicants will be considered based upon character, need, community involvement, and accomplishments.

General Requirements:

• You must be a current member of Women in Aviation International by October 1, 2024, and your membership must not expire before March 2025. You may apply for up to three scholarships.
• Scholarships applications are only accepted through the WAI website via the new online portal.  
• Please note the scholarship portal is independent of our website, i.e., if you are signed into the WAI website with your membership information, you will still need to register on the application portal to apply.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a STEM career in Aviation or Aerospace
• The applicant must be enrolled (or committed to attending) an accredited institution(includes two- and four-year colleges, technical institutes, and certificate programs), and have experience volunteering in STEM or aviation-related events and/or WAI activities within the past year.
• Must have essay that include detailed explanations of the applicant’s career plans, goals, and volunteer experiences.
• Preference will be given to local candidates within the Seattle/Washington state area, but all applicants will be considered based upon character, need, community involvement, and accomplishments.