Night Flight Concepts Night Vision Goggles Initial Pilot Qualification Scholarship
Scholarship Description
Sponsored by Night Flight Concepts, this scholarship provides a Whirly-Girl an initial Night Vision Goggles (NVG) endorsement for a flight position, such as airborne law enforcement and airborne EMS to a variety of government agencies. The course will provide 8 hours of ground instruction and approximately 6 hours of flight training in a Bell 206 turbine helicopter.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a member in good standing at the time of application submission, award of scholarship, and during scholarship training, and must have joined the Whirly-Girls no later than September 23rd of the current year.
2. Must be a U.S. citizen or holder of a green card (permanent resident).
3. Must possess a current Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Rating and a current Class II Medical, and preferably have 50 hours of unaided night flight.
4. Scholarship training must be completed by December 31st of the following year.
Application Dates
Deadline: October 3, 2026 (Current)
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Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Aeronautical Science
- Pilot Training
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (incl. U.S. Territories)
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual