Ruehle Award for Advanced Ratings
Scholarship Description
Jane Ruehle is a longtime member of the Colorado Chapter of Ninety-Nines. Her late husband Walt enjoyed a long career as an aviator, and took pride in telling everyone that his most important job was to help Jane get her airplanes in and out of the hangar.
The Ruehle Award is made possible by Jane’s generous contribution to the Colorado Ninety-Nines, in honor and memory of Walt. The intent of the award to help Colorado women pilots earn advanced rating to further their aviation careers and goals.
Eligibility Requirements
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Female undergoing flight instruction in Colorado.
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Minimum of a FAA Certified Private Pilot.
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Must be applying for an FAA Advanced Rating (Commercial, IFR, CFI, CFII, Multi-engine, Glider, Lighter-Than-Air, ATP, etc.)
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Demonstrated financial need for Award.
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Must have a current, valid FAA Medical Certificate appropriate for the pilot certificate being sought.
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Currency: minimum of five hours in the six months preceding the application submission deadline.
Application Dates
February 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (Closed)
Other scholarships from this sponsor
Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
FAA Pilot Airman Certificate
- Private Pilot
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual