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Scholarship Application

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.

WAITB Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Street Address

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Date of Birth

Please provide your WAI membership number.

WAI membership expiration date

Please provide a photo of your WAI membership card.

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Certificates/ratings held:

Where are you doing your flight training?

How will this scholarship help you to promote opportunities for women in aviation?

Do you volunteer or mentor for any aviation related organizations? If so, which ones and how many hours do you volunteer?

What are your aviation related goals and why should you be selected for this scholarship?

1st of 2 letters of recommendation from your flight instructor, mentor, or someone with whom you've flown

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2nd of 2 letters of recommendation from your flight instructor, mentor, or someone with whom you've flown

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Please provide an image of your medical certificate and pilot certificate.

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Please provide an image of your recent logbook pages.

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I certify the above is correct to the best of my knowledge. Your signature:

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Guardian Signature and email if applicant is younger than 18.

Thank you for your application.

The review period is from June 1 - August 31, 2023

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WAITB Scholarship Application Application Deadline: May 31, 2023

WAITB Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023