Marian R. DeLano Memorial Scholarship

Pays for flight training for a woman who has soloed and passed the private pilot written test.

From San Diego Chapter of the Ninety-Nines

Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 31, 2027The page gives May 31 as the yearly due date, so the next one to come around is May 31, 2027.
Who can apply: Women
Where the money works: Any flight school
Pays toward: Private pilot

Requirements

Must be a woman.
Must have soloed.
Must have passed the written test for the private pilot certificate.

How to apply

Open the scholarships page on the San Diego 99s site.
Click Learn More on the Marian R. DeLano scholarship for the full rules and form.
Put your application together and send it to the chapter.
Get it in by May 31.

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Checked Oct 7, 2026 against San Diego Chapter of the Ninety-Nines'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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