Lieutenant Commander Lyndsay Evans Memorial Scholarship

Helps a Women in Aviation International member pay for any type of flight training.

From Wings for Val Foundation

Amount: VariesThe page does not give a dollar figure. The money goes to the winner's flight school and travel help is given to attend the WAI conference.
Applications: ClosedApplications for the 2027 scholarships go to WAI, and winners are notified by December 15, 2026. Awards are handed out at the WAI conference in Savannah on February 26, 2027.
Who can apply: WomenMembership: WAI member
Where the money works: Any flight schoolThe award is paid to the winner's flight school.

Requirements

Must be a current Women in Aviation International member.
Open to a member pursuing any type of flight training.
The foundation looks for women with a passion for flying and for serving their community.

How to apply

Join or renew your Women in Aviation International membership.
Open the scholarship listing on the WAI site through the link on the Wings for Val page.
Submit the application to WAI by the September 1 deadline.
Watch for notification by December 15 and plan to accept the award at the WAI conference.

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Opens Wings for Val Foundation's own page. We never host an application.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 against Wings for Val Foundation's page. We list scholarships we think are relevant for our program, not every one out there. Deadlines and amounts can change, so confirm them there before you apply.

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