Aviation Scholarship

Ruehle Award for Advanced Ratings

Scholarship Award

Two awards of $5,000 Each

Scholarship Description

Jane Ruehle is a longtime member of the Colorado Chapter of Ninety-Nines. Her late husband Walt enjoyed a long career as an aviator, and took pride in telling everyone that his most important job was to help Jane get her airplanes in and out of the hangar.

The Ruehle Award is made possible by Jane’s generous contribution to the Colorado Ninety-Nines, in honor and memory of Walt. The intent of the award to help Colorado women pilots earn advanced rating to further their aviation careers and goals.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Female undergoing flight instruction in Colorado.

  • Minimum of a FAA Certified Private Pilot.

  • Must be applying for an FAA Advanced Rating (Commercial, IFR, CFI, CFII, Multi-engine, Glider, Lighter-Than-Air, ATP, etc.)

  • Demonstrated financial need for Award.

  • Must have a current, valid FAA Medical Certificate appropriate for the pilot certificate being sought.

  • Currency: minimum of five hours in the six months preceding the application submission deadline.

Application Dates

February 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (Closed)

Female Applicant Preference

Yes

Field of Study

  • Pilot Training

Scholarship Type

  • Education Tuition

FAA Pilot Airman Certificate

  • Private Pilot

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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