Aviation Scholarship

The Margaret Hoffman PWC Scholarship

Scholarship Award

Awards range between $1,500 - $9,700

Scholarship Description

This scholarship is for women in the FAA who are active air traffic controllers – not staff, supervision or management. It is dedicated to Margaret Hoffman (1918-2006), a controller from 1943-1981 in Nashville, TN, and the other women controllers who went before us. Margaret was a Charter Member of PWC; she dedicated her life to her career, her family and was a role model for all of us in this field. We owe her and the other women a huge debt of gratitude for opening the doors for all of us. This scholarship can be used for any course of study, either to advance an ATC career or prepare the recipient for a second career. Recipient must be a member of PWC. This scholarship was created by Sue Mostert Townsend, PWC Co-Founder, First President (1979-1981), currently PWC Historian.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Candidate must be a member of PWC.
2. Must be a female who is an active Air Traffic Controller – not staff, supervision, or management.
3. Scholarship can be used for any course of study, either to advance an ATC career or prepare the recipient for a second career.

Application Start Date

October 1, 2025

Application End Date

February 15, 2026

First Name

Trish

Last Name

Cummings

Female Applicant Preference

Yes

Field of Study

  • Air Traffic Control

FAA Mechanic Airman Cert./Ratings

  • Control Tower Operator

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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