Ninety Nines Scholarships

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This time for the Ninety-Nines. The organization came into being November 2, 1929, at Curtiss Field, Valley Stream, Long Island, New York. All 117 American female pilots had been invited to assemble for mutual support and the advancement of aviation. Louise Thaden was elected secretary and worked tirelessly to keep the group together as we struggled to organize and grow until 1931, when Amelia Earhart was elected as first president and the group was named for the 99 charter members. (I am a member of this organization, as well as Women in Aviation - from yesterday's post.)

The Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships & Awards

For More Information: Contact AEMSF Chair Dr. Jacque Boyd at AEChair@Ninety-Nines.org or 505-377-3166.

The Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships

These are the primary scholarships offered by the Fund to deserving 99s Members who are licensed pilots in need of financial assistance to progress toward a specific goal of qualifying for or advancing in an aviation-related profession or charitable cause. There are four separate applications in order to accommodate the most common types of requests. The Applicant should use the application form most appropriate to her circumstances and goal. 2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship & Awards Fact Sheet

Flight Training Scholarship: Fully paid scholarship to complete an additional pilot certificate or rating or pilot training course. Examples: Multi-engine rating, commercial certificate, KingAir competency or qualification training. Note: Excludes jet type rating.
Requirements: Must be a current pilot with the appropriate medical certificate, and must be approaching the flight time requirement for the rating or certificate, if any.

Jet Type Rating Scholarship: Fully paid scholarship to complete type rating certification in any jet aircraft. Examples: Cessna Citation, Boeing 737. Requirements: Must be a current Airline Transport Pilot with a First Class medical certificate, or non-U.S. equivalent, and at least 100 hours multi-engine flight time or combined multi-engine and turbine time.

Academic Scholarship: Up to $5000 scholarship towards college degree in aviation or aerospace. Students may re-apply for continuing support through graduation. Examples: Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in fields such as aerospace engineering, aviation business management, air traffic management, or professional pilot. Note: Flight training may be included if integral to curriculum. Requirements: Must be currently enrolled. Associates or Bachelors degree students must have cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent.

Technical Training Scholarship: Fully paid scholarship to complete an aviation or aerospace technical training or certification course. Examples: Airframe and/or Powerplant Mechanic certificate, Dispatcher certificate, Air Traffic Control training program, government or manufacturer's safety training, specialized training or certification course. Note: Excludes any flight training and any technical training that is part of a college degree program.

Procedures & Deadline: Each Applicant who belongs to a Chapter needs to request a recommendation from her Chapter. Each Chapter Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Chair should set her own deadline for members to submit scholarship applications, and must promptly return original applications with the completed 99s Recommendation to the Applicants. The original application (including 99s Recommendation for Applicants belonging to Chapters) must be submitted by the Applicant to her Section Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Chair by DECEMBER 1. Application forms: The files below may be downloaded or printed or filled out while online. If you choose to fill out the form while online, you must complete the entire form and print it - file cannot be saved with your entries.
2008 AE Flight Training Scholarship Application
2008 AE Jet Type Rating Scholarship Application
2008 AE Academic Scholarship Application
2008 AE Technical Training Scholarship Application

Applicants should also download or print these files:2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship & Awards Fact Sheet

2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Applicant Instructions & Checklist2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Chair Instructions & Checklist

AE Research Scholar Grants

The 99s Amelia Earhart Memorial Research Scholar Grant is given to provide a work environment in which established scholars and scientists can add to the world's knowledge of women in aviation and aerospace. It is the desire of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. to contribute to:
The documented history of woman's place in the development and furtherance of aviation and aerospace. Documenting and fostering the leadership role of women in all facets of aviation including social, economic, engineering, historical, political, etc. The expansion of human knowledge in areas of specific differences faced by women in aviation: as pilots, as engineers, as administrators, in military aviation, etc. Special disciplines applied to these problems could include, but not be limited to: history, sociology, psychology, biology, economics, business administration, human engineering, ergonomics, etc.

The grant may be used in conjunction with other research activities such as: completion of research requirements for an advanced degree or matching funds with other grants to fund a program larger than either grant could sponsor independently.
Information on the AEMSF Research Scholar Grants, including eligibility requirements, application process, and deadlines, may be obtained from Dr. Jacqueline Boyd, Chair, AEMSF Research Scholar Grants, AEChair@Ninety-Nines.org.

New Pilot Awards

The New Pilot Award is the award given to Future Woman Pilot 99s Members with a need for financial assistance to become licensed pilots. We've expanded the scope of this award to provide up to $1500 toward completion of the Recreational Pilot, Sport Pilot, or Private Pilot certificate, or non-U.S. equivalent, in any aircraft. Requirements: Must be a Future Woman Pilot Member of The 99s - there is no length of membership requirement. Must have soloed, and, if required for the pilot certificate sought, must have a current medical certificate and must have passed the written exam. 2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship & Awards Fact Sheet
Procedures & Deadline: Each Applicant who belongs to a Chapter needs to request a recommendation from her Chapter. Each Chapter Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Chair should set her own deadline for members to submit scholarship applications, and must promptly return original applications with the completed 99s Recommendation to the Applicants. The original application (including 99s Recommendation for Applicants belonging to Chapters) must be submitted by the Applicant to her Section Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Chair by APRIL 1. Application form: The file below may be downloaded or printed or filled out while online. If you choose to fill out the form while online, you must complete the entire form and print it - file cannot be saved with your entries.
2008 New Pilot Award Application

Applicants should also download or print these files:2008 New Pilot & Maule Award Applicant Instructions & Checklist

2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship & Awards Fact Sheet2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Chair Instructions & Checklist

The Maule Tailwheel Training Award

We are pleased to announce that the Maule family has once again donated a Maule Tailwheel Training Award! Please show your appreciation by visiting the Maule family at www.MauleAirInc.com and www.MauleFlight.com. The Maule Tailwheel Training Award is for ten (10) hours tailwheel flight training at Maule Flight, Inc., in Moultrie, Georgia, USA, with an estimated value of US$1700. Requirements: Must be a 99 with at least one year of membership and with the financial ability to pay for travel, food, and lodging expenses during training. Must be a U.S. citizen, and be current and qualified as a pilot with the appropriate medical certificate, but with NO previous tailwheel experience as pilot. Must be willing to spread word on the joys of tailwheel flying to the aviation community.
2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship & Awards Fact Sheet
Procedures & Deadline: Each Applicant who belongs to a Chapter needs to request a recommendation from her Chapter. Each Chapter Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Chair should set her own deadline for members to submit scholarship applications, and must promptly return original applications with the completed 99s Recommendation to the Applicants. The original application (including 99s Recommendation for Applicants belonging to Chapters) must be submitted by the Applicant to her Section Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Chair by APRIL 1.
Application form: The file below may be downloaded or printed or filled out while online. If you choose to fill out the form while online, you must complete the entire form and print it - file cannot be saved with your entries.

2008 Maule Tailwheel Training Award Application

Applicants should also download or print these files:2008 New Pilot & Maule Award Applicant Instructions & Checklist2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship & Awards Fact Sheet2008 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Chair Instructions & Checklist


Other Scholarships

Reaching beyond The 99s Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships, scholarships both large and small are sponsored by 99s Sections and Chapters. Eligibility requirements vary considerably, so we recommend a thorough review of all scholarships listed.
Scholarships Offered by 99s Sections and ChaptersScholarships Offered by Other Organizations