American Airlines Flight Educational Scholarship
Scholarship Description
American Airlines will award up to four $7,500 educational scholarship to a qualified member of Women in Aviation who is interested in developing skills that will lead to a career as a professional airline pilot.
Funds may be used for: Flight training such as private pilot, instrument, multi-engine, commercial, instructor, or ATP. Funds are not applicable towards a sport or recreational pilot certificate. Candidates must have a high
school diploma, be 18 years of age or older, and have enrolled in a private pilot ground school course or logged flight time with a CFI.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be an active member of WAI.
2. Must have a high school diploma and a willingness to develop skills that will lead to a career as a professional airline pilot.
3. Must have enrolled in a private pilot ground school course, or have logged flight time with a certified flight instructor.
4. Must be at least 18 years of age at the date of application.
As well as the WAI Scholarship Application requirements, candidates must also address the following questions:
1. How would this scholarship help you achieve your career goals?
2. Why did you apply for this scholarship?
3. How have you demonstrated your involvement with WAI?
Application Start Date
July 1, 2026
Application End Date
October 15, 2026
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Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
- Educational Development
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (inc. US Territories)
Year of Need / Desired Program
- Part 141 School
College Enrollment Status
- Full-Time Student
- Part-Time Student
- Accepted
FAA Pilot Airman Certificate
- Student Pilot
- Private Pilot
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual