Yukiko Howell Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Description
The Washington State Chapter of Women in Aviation, International (WAI) offers a $1,500 scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.) education in memory of Yukiko Howell. Yukiko taught math, science, and Japanese language for many years at Annie Wright School, a private school in Tacoma, Washington. After obtaining her private pilot certificate, Yukiko taught weekly aviation lessons at her school, including the basics of flying. She advocated aviation in her school lessons, emphasizing math and science proficiency as a means to achieve an exciting aviation career. She used her own flight training and flight experience to motivate her students. Yukiko was a volunteer for the WAI Washington State Chapter scholarship committee and at our local education and outreach events
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be an active member of WAI.
2. Must be pursuing higher education toward a STEM career with plans to enter a career in aviation or aerospace. (STEM careers include: Science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, air traffic controller, avionics technician, dispatch certification, aircraft mechanic, meteorologist, or educator for the subject matters).
Application Start Date
July 1, 2026
Application End Date
October 15, 2026
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Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Aeronautical Science
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Management
- Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
Citizenship Requirements
- United States (inc. US Territories)
Year of Need / Desired Program
- Part 141 School
- Part 147 School
- Trade, Technical, or Vocational School
- College Freshman
- College Sophomore
- College Junior
- College Senior
College Enrollment Status
- Full-Time Student
- Part-Time Student
- Accepted
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual