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Scholarships
Scholarship Information
Through many generous donations on the international, sectional, and chapter level, the 99s offer a wide variety of scholarships. Our Columbia Cascade chapter is proud to support our members when applying for these scholarships. In years 2022-2025 our Chapter has been awarded $63,000 to help our 99s achieve their flying goals. Meredith Datena is our wonderful scholarship chair and has helped each recipient tremendously.
First Wings Award Applications Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 Annually
Applicants must be Student Pilot Members for three months prior to the First Wings submission deadline and have logged five hours flight time within the preceding six months. Award is up to $6,000 for specific milestones as they are achieved. Instructions and application are available in the Members Only area.
AE Scholarship Application Deadline is January 1 Annually
There are five separate Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship applications to accommodate the most common types of requests
Flight Training Scholarship
Up to $20,000 to complete an additional pilot certificate or rating or pilot training course. Examples: Multi-engine rating, commercial certificate, King Air competency or qualification training or Boeing 737 type rating.Academic Scholarship
Up to $10,000 scholarship towards one year of a college degree in aviation or aerospace. Students may re-apply for continuing support through graduation. Examples: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral 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.Technical Training Scholarship
Up to $20,000 scholarship to complete an aviation or aerospace technical training or certification course. Examples: ATP CTP, 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.Vicki Cruse Memorial Scholarship for Emergency Maneuver Training
Fully paid scholarship to provide emergency maneuver and spin training in addition to an introduction to aerobatics. In memory of 99 Vicki Cruse, an internationally known aerobatic pilot, this scholarship is available to any licensed pilot member of The 99s without regard to existing ratings, financial need or length of membership. Complete details about the training can be found in the application package.
More information and links to apply can be found on the international website: https://www.ninety-nines.org/scholarships.htm
Another important website that lists many scholarship offerings is the Northwest Section: https://nw99s.org/scholarships
Patty Mitchell Northwest Section Scholarship
Bless Your Heart Scholarship
Greater Seattle 99s Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: Up to $1,500.00
Application Due Date: March 15, 2027
Award Announcement: April 1, 2024, or at the Spring Board of Directors Meeting
Brief Description: To support women pilots in the continued pursuit of aeronautical skills, both professionally and recreationally.
-- Any Ninety-Nines member seeking to increase proficiency or regain currency by adding a new rating or certificate by participating in a defined training activity, e.g., instrument training, seaplane, tail wheel, mountain flying, aerobatics.
-- This scholarship IS available to student pilots for initial flight training in obtaining their private pilot certificate. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Application Due Date: April 15
Award Announcment: May 15
The Greater Seattle Chapter awards the Bless Your Heart annual scholarship on behalf of the family of Priscilla Cook. 99s residing in Washington, Oregon, or Alaska are welcome to apply; please see the attached application for further eligibility requirements and award details.
Applications are to be sent to scholarship.seattle99s@gmail.com with copy to greaterseattle99s@gmail.com by April 15, 2026. The winner will be notified and announced on May 15, 2026.
Priscilla Cook was a Ninety-Nine and a life-long private pilot. This scholarship, funded by her family members, honors that legacy. Learn more about Priscilla Cook by clicking here.
Visit greaterseattle99s.org and scroll down to the "Scholarships" section to apply.
Amount of Scholarship: $3000
Application Due Date: May 1
The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Ninety-Nines will award a Nancy K. Jensen Memorial Scholarship 2026 in the amount of $3,000 to a student pilot to be used toward completion of a Private Pilot Certificate.
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a female resident of Washington, sixteen (16) years of age or older.
2. Be a member of The Ninety-Nines and commit to remaining a member through 2026.
3. Have logged a minimum of six (6) hours flight time.
4. Provide proof of enrollment in or completion of a recognized ground school.
5. Possess current FAA Medical and Student Pilot Certificate.
6. Provide anticipated written exam date or copy of written exam results.
The recipient must complete training for which they are requesting funding within six calendar months from date awarded or seek deferment to 12 months.
The recipient must submit receipts training expenses for the total amount awarded.
Funds will be paid in increments directly to the flight school, FBO, or instructor. Proof of training expenses must be provided monthly to the Greater Seattle 99s Treasurer.
Annual Membership dues can be covered with the scholarship award money.
Apply by completing and submitting the attached application form by the due date.