Vertical Aviation / WAI Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarships
Scholarship Description
This scholarship provides $5,000 to applicants who want to attain their commercial helicopter ratings. Applicants must already have their private pilot’s license and be enrolled in a commercial helicopter rating
program at an FAA-approved Part 141 school or international equivalent.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be an active member of WAI.
2. Must already have a private pilot’s license.
3. Must be enrolled in a commercial helicopter rating program at an FAA-approved Part 141 school or international equivalent.
4. Applicants must expect to receive their commercial helicopter pilot rating after January 1st of the following year (if you will receive your rating before this date, you are not eligible to apply).
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
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual