Sun Country and Allegiant Air "Fly in a New Direction" Scholarship

Gives a woman pilot $5,000 toward an advanced certificate or rating.

From Women in Aviation International

Amount: $5,000One award.
Applications: Opens ~Jul 2027This was the WAI2027 deadline and that cycle is now closed. Awards are given at the WAI conference on February 26, 2027.
Who can apply: WomenMembership: WAI member
Where the money works: Any flight schoolMoney goes straight to your flight school account.
Pays toward: Instrument, Commercial, Multi-engine, Flight instructor

Requirements

The award goes to a female applicant.
You must hold a private pilot certificate.
You must be working on an advanced pilot certificate or rating.
Funds must be used within a year of the award.
You must be a WAI member by August 30, 2026, with membership good through March 30, 2027 or later.

How to apply

Join or renew your WAI membership before the membership cutoff.
Read the scholarship description in the WAI scholarship listings.
Put together two recommendation letters, a 500 word essay, a resume, and copies of your certificates and last three logbook pages.
Submit the application through the WAI online portal before the deadline.

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Checked Oct 7, 2026 against Women in Aviation International'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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