Aviation Scholarship

USI Small UAS Safety Certificate Level 1

Scholarship Award

Two (2) $3,200 awards

Scholarship Description

The Small UAS Safety Certificate is designed to set a safety inspired foundation for any UAS operation. The Unmanned Safety Institute’s Small UAS Safety Certificate covers all pertinent aeronautical knowledge as outlined by the FAA and augments this knowledge with safety practices that will ensure all participants are responsible remote pilots ready to lead in the UAS industry. The Small UAS Safety Certificate meets both the safety-training requirement for USI PRO™ ratings and the FAA knowledge areas required for the Remote Pilot Airman Certificate.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be an active member of WAI.
2. Must complete an approved course of study covering the course themes and a pass a proctored exam. The total time required is estimated at 155 hours, with each of the four courses requiring approximately 39 hours of work. Successful completion of the certification exam grants the student an industry-recognized safety credential in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

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
  • Pilot Training

Scholarship Recurrence

  • Annual
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