Aviation Scholarship

Russ Cotney and Lauren Cotney Professional Airline Pilot Career Scholarship

Scholarship Award

$2,500

Scholarship Description

This scholarship is established in honor of Maj. Gen. (Ret.) William Russell Cotney in recognition of his 40 years of meritorious service to his country in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard and in honor of his daughter, Lauren Cotney, who, following in her father’s footsteps, is distinguishing herself as a pilot for Delta Air Lines and in her service to her country as a member of the Air National Guard. Successful applicants must be women pursuing a professional airline pilot career as a junior, senior, or graduate-level student enrolled in an accredited college or university aviation, engineering, or aeronautical science program. Preference will be given to veterans, current service members, or daughters of veterans or current service members (proof required).

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be an active member of WAI.
2. Must be a female pursuing a professional airline pilot career.
3. Must be enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate-level student at an accredited college or university in an aviation, engineering, or aeronautical science program.

Application Start Date

July 1, 2026

Application End Date

October 12, 2026

First Name

Donna

Last Name

Wallace

Phone

(937) 839-4647

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Female Applicant Preference

No

Field of Study

  • Aeronautical Science
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • and Technology
  • Pilot Training

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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