Scholarship

We are so passionate about supporting aviation that we hold fundraisers every year so that we may offer scholarships to those who show a strong desire in aviation. Unfortunately, the 2011 Fall Scholarship Season is now closed, but don't despair!  We will be announcing when the 2012 Spring Scholarship Season will open so check back often and be the first to apply!

2011 Fall Scholarship Recipients for Women with Wings St. Louis Chapter

Listed from left to right: chairman Valerie McPherson, scholarship recipients Jennifer Ashley and Sarah Washington, and chairman Eve Cascella

The scholarships were awarded during the 3rd Annual St. Charles Service Pumpkin Drop.  It was a gorgeous day with many in attendance.  The 2011 Fall Scholarships for Women with Wings St. Louis Chapter went to Sarah Washington and Jennifer Ashley!  

A little about the recipients:

Sarah Washington is a newly certified private pilot as of October 5th, 2011.  She wishes to continue her training with instrument, commercial, and instructor ratings.  Her goal is to become a jet pilot! 

Jennifer Ashley is a student at St Louis University in pursuit of a PhD in Aviation Science with an emphasis in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience to better understand why accidents happen and work towards decreasing the accident rate.

What you need to know before you apply

The applicant will write a few paragraphs, roughly five hundred words, describing himself / herself, goals in aviation, and how the scholarship will help you achieve those goals.  The application should then be e-mailed to Women with Wings with subject title "Scholarship Application" before or on the due date. 

Members of St. Louis Women with Wings will be given first priority to apply for and win a scholarship.  After a brief time, if no member applies, the scholarships will be open to members from sister clubs then non-members, respectively.  Both men and women are encouraged to apply!

Anything involving aviation! This may include flight training, flight reviews, check-rides, college aviation degrees, and vital equipment such as a flight calculator, headset, knee board, etc.

The scholarship check will be written out to the individual as a reimbursement. In order to be reimbursed, the recipient must provide the Committee an invoice(s) or receipt(s). These receipts must be dated after the recipient was awarded the scholarship.

You can apply for every scholarship season, regardless of whether you have applied for or won a scholarship the previous season.