Scholarships

International Offerings

The Ninety-Nines International funds a number of Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships at various levels of flight instruction, including:

  • FLY NOW Scholarship – Awards up to $6,000 to student pilots toward completion of recreational, sport, or private pilot certificate.
  • Flight Training Scholarship – Advanced training, additional ratings (ex. Multi-engine rating, commercial certificate, etc.)
  • Academic Scholarship – One year of a college degree in aviation or aerospace (ex. Bachelors, masters, air traffic management, etc.). Students may re-apply for continuing support.
  • Technical Training Scholarship – Aviation or aerospace technical training or certification course. (ex. ATP, Mechanic, Dispatcher certificate, ATC training, etc.)
  • Vicki Cruse Memorial Emergency Maneuver Training Scholarship – Provide emergency maneuver and spin training and introduction to aerobatics.
  • Kitty Houghton Memorial Scholarship – International scholarship offered to encourage women in developing countries to pursue a career in aviation.
  • Research Scholar Grants – completion of research requirements for an advanced degree, in the advancement of aviation and aerospace.

To view information about the scholarships and eligibility requirements, please visit the international website Scholarship section: Scholarships of The 99s


Los Angeles 99s Offerings

The LA Chapter has had two scholarships in the past, honoring members Claire L. Walters and Cheryl ‘CJ’ Strawn. If you would like to sponsor a scholarship, or renew these memorial scholarships, please contact us for more information at Scholarships@LA99s.org.

If you would like to contribute to our Chapter Scholarship fund, please DONATE NOW.


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