Whirly-Girls Memorial Flight Training Scholarship
Scholarship Description
This scholarship honors and represents all of our Whirly-Girls and Associate Members who are now “hovering in heaven.” It is provided by the Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund with a total value of $8,000. This scholarship may be applied towards a Whirly-Girl upgrading or advancing her current helicopter rating.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a female.
2. Must be a helicopter pilot with at least a private pilot certificate/license.
3. Must be upgrading or advancing her current helicopter rating. (Typically applied toward Commercial, Instrument, Instructor, ATP, or Turbine Transition Training.).
4. Must be a 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 26th of the current year.
5. Scholarship training must be completed by December 31st of the following year.
Application Dates
August 25, 2026 – October 1, 2026
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Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Type
- Education Tuition
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (inc. US Territories)
Year of Need / Desired Program
- Part 141 School
College Enrollment Status
- Full-Time Student
- Part-Time Student
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual