Scholarship
WAI Scholarship Program (WAI2027 Scholarships)
Women in Aviation International (WAI)
Award
Varies
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
WAI's annual scholarship program is a large umbrella portfolio of dozens of individually named scholarships covering flight training and aviation/aerospace education costs, open only to current WAI members. Award amounts, GPA minimums, and citizenship rules vary by individual named scholarship within the portfolio rather than being fixed program-wide.
Eligibility
- Essay
- Required
Special eligibility to verify
- Active WAI membership required to apply: Applicants must be current WAI members by August 30, 2026, or hold a membership with an expiration date of March 30, 2027 or later, to apply for the WAI2027 scholarship cycle.
- Program intended for women in aviation/aerospace: WAI is a women-in-aviation organization; its scholarship program is intended for women pursuing aviation/aerospace careers, though the FAQ states WAI does not consider gender in judging individual awards.
Application requirements
- Obtain or maintain active WAI membership: Must be a WAI member by August 30, 2026, or hold membership expiring March 30, 2027 or later.
- Submit application through the WAI online scholarship portal: Applications open June 1, 2026 and close September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET; only online portal submissions are accepted.
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Submit a 500-word essay: Essay must address what inspired the applicant's aviation/aerospace career interest, community involvement, and how the scholarship helps achieve goals.
Essay prompt
- Describe what inspired you to join the aviation or aerospace industry, what keeps you motivated in this field, your contributions to the community, and how this scholarship will change your life. 500-word essay
- Submit a resume: Maximum two pages, no photos.
- Provide letters of recommendation: Two letters (max one page each) for general scholarships, or one letter for Harvard-track scholarships; cannot be from family members. Applicant is responsible for uploading them.
Verified Jul 8, 2026 · View official source