Amelia Earhart Kitty Houghton Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Description
This International scholarship in memory of Kitty Houghton, is offered specifically to encourage women pilots in emerging economy countries to pursue a career in aviation in their home country. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in and enthusiasm for flying and have begun to work on their pilot’s license.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must have been a member of the Ninety-Nines, Inc. (Student Pilot members may apply)
2. Must be female.
3. Must have a specific and realistic goal for advancement in aviation or aerospace.
4. Must demonstrate a need for financial assistance to progress toward her goal.
5. Eligible members must be from a country with an emerging economy, that is, a country defined as NOT in the G20 member countries. The 2018 members of the G20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
Application End Date
January 1, 2026
Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual