Bonita Jean Olson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Description
Bonnie started her career as an educator, moving on to the aviation and aerospace industry, and spending almost 30 years working in commercial aviation and space programs. Upon retirement her passion for aviation blossomed while volunteering at The Museum of Flight, where she loved to lead tours attired as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) and share their stories. Bonnie always wanted to extend the opportunities for women in aviation, and we, her family, are proud to fund a scholarship in her name.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an active member of WAI.
- The applicant shall be pursuing higher education toward a STEM career with plans to enter a career in aviation or aerospace.
- The applicant must be enrolled (or committed to attending) an accredited institution (includes two- and four year colleges, technical institutes, and certificate programs), and have experience volunteering in STEM or aviation-related events and/or WAI activities within the past year.
- In your WAI application essay, include detailed explanations of the applicant’s career plans, goals, and volunteer experiences.
- Preference will be given to local candidates within the Seattle/Washington state area, but all applicants will be considered based upon character, need, community involvement, and accomplishments
Application Start Date
July 1, 2026
Application End Date
October 15, 2026
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GPA Requirement
3.0
Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Aeronautical Science
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Air Traffic Control
- Astronautics and Space
- Aviation Management
- Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
- Educational Development
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (inc. US Territories)
Year of Need / Desired Program
- Part 141 School
- Part 147 School
- Trade, Technical, or Vocational School
- College Freshman
- College Sophomore
- College Junior
- College Senior
College Enrollment Status
- Full-Time Student
- Part-Time Student
- Accepted
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual