The NKL Aerospace Engineering Scholarship
Scholarship Description
This scholarship is for applicants who are interested in pursuing a degree/career in aerospace engineering.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an active member of WAI.
- Must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited 2 or 4-year college, technical institution, or certificate program with a declared major in Aerospace Engineering.
- Must provide a copy of an enrollment acceptance letter.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Volunteer in STEM and aviation related events and/or WAI activities.
- Submit a 500-1,000 word essay, typed and double spaced, addressing the following topics: financial need, who or what inspired you to pursue a degree/career in aerospace engineering, what career path are you pursuing, and how are you involved in aviation and community service.
Application Start Date
July 1, 2026
Application End Date
October 12, 2026
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GPA Requirement
3.0
Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (inc. US Territories)
Year of Need / Desired Program
- 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