Whirly-Girls Initial or Add-on Helicopter Flight Training Scholarship
Scholarship Description
This scholarship, funded by the Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, is awarded to a certificated female pilot who does not currently have a helicopter rating and provides $8,000 to be applied towards earning her add-on helicopter rating. The applicant will be evaluated for evidence of intent to work in the helicopter industry.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a female, Associate 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 not already have her helicopter rating.
3. Scholarship training must be completed by December 31st of the following year.
Application End Date
October 3, 2026
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Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Aeronautical Science
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual