There are a number of scholarships available to 99s who wish to train for their PPL and additional ratings.These scholarship provide significant funds to help cover the cost of lessons, plane rental and testing.
Some of the deadlines for applications are coming up.
The Fly Now Award
The Fly Now Awards are semiannual awards of up to $6,000 based on completion of specific training milestones. They are available to Student Pilot Members of The 99s who meet eligibility requirements. To be eligible, applicants must hold a student pilot certificate, have been an official Student Pilot Member one month prior to the application deadline and show financial need.
The Spring Fly Now Award Application deadline is March 15 each year. Membership join date must be no later than February 15 of that year.
The Fall Fly Now Award Application deadline is September 15 each year. Membership join date must be no later than August 15 of that year.
- Deadlines: March 15th and September 15th every year
- Up to $6000 given as milestones are reached:
- Written: $500
- First solo: $2500
- Long solo cross-country: $2000
- Receiving certificate: $1000
- Milestones but be achieved within 18 months of the submission deadline to qualify
- No chapter quotas!
- Requirements
Click here to view the Award Description and Instructions
Ready to apply? Click here for the application
More information and application
See the complete presentation that Virginie gave… Scholarship Opportunities presentation