First Wings Award

Pays student pilot members as they hit specific milestones toward a first certificate.

From The Ninety-Nines, Inc.

Amount: Up to $6,000Money is paid out as each milestone is reached.
Deadline: Apr 1, 2027Rounds close Apr 1, 2027, Oct 1, 2027
Who can apply: WomenMembership: Ninety-Nines Student Pilot member
Where the money works: Depends on the award
Pays toward: Private pilot

Requirements

Must be a Student Pilot Member of The Ninety-Nines for three months before the deadline.
Must have logged five hours of flight time in the six months before the deadline.

How to apply

Join The Ninety-Nines as a student pilot member at least three months before the deadline.
Fly at least five hours in the six months before the deadline.
Log in to the members only area for the instructions and application.
Send in the application by April 1 or October 1.

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