

Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter
Scholarship application
The Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter's mission is to help young people in the Tampa Bay area become aware of opportunities in the fields of aerospace and aviation. Funds raised from Girls in Aviation Day are used for chapter functions including providing scholarship opportunities for members in the Tampa Bay community.
About the scholarship
The Women in Aviation Tampa Bay chapter is offering a $1000 flight training scholarship to a member of our chapter to be used for dual instruction for a Biennial Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, toward a new rating or certificate, or ground and safety training. If using the scholarship toward the private certificate, a solo endorsement must have been accomplished.
The fine print
Application window opens: March 1, 2023 and closes May 31, 2023
Application review period: June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Scholarship overview and requirements:
Applicant must have current memberships with WAI and WAITB to be eligible
Applicant must reside in the Tampa Bay area (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco Counties)
Minimum age: 14 (minimum to solo glider)
Applicant must be actively pursuing flight training and be able to provide recent flight training logbook entries.
3 essay questions are presented. Please respond thoroughly and thoughtfully, these answers are a major factor in considering who will receive the award.
Scholarship funds will be transferred to the recipient's account at their current Tampa Bay area flight school.
Please complete the form in its entirety.