Vicki Cruse Memorial Scholarship for Emergency Maneuver Training

Pays for emergency maneuver and spin training plus an introduction to aerobatics.

From The Ninety-Nines, Inc.

Amount
Covers trainingThe page calls it a fully paid scholarship and says the training details are in the application package.
Deadline
Jan 1, 2027The deadline is January 1 every year.
Who can apply
WomenMembership: Ninety-Nines member
Where the money works
Depends on the award

Requirements

  • Must be a licensed pilot and a member of The Ninety-Nines.
  • Any existing ratings are fine.
  • Financial need is not considered.
  • There is no minimum length of membership.

How to apply

  1. Join The Ninety-Nines if you are not already a member.
  2. Log in to the members only area for the application package.
  3. Read the training details in the application package.
  4. Send in the application by January 1.
Apply on their site

Opens The Ninety-Nines, Inc.'s own page. We never host an application.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 against The Ninety-Nines, Inc.'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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