Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships

The Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, founded in 1940, is The Ninety-Nines' premier scholarship program for deserving 99s members to complete advanced training and education in aviation and aerospace.

Each year, The Ninety-Nines award several scholarships to help women pilots complete pilot certificates ranging Commercial to CFI and ATP; ratings such as instrument, multi-engine, and jet type ratings; technical training such as A & P certificate; and college education for degrees in aviation, including Bachelors, Masters, and PhDs. Among other eligibility requirements, the applicant must be a member of The Ninety-Nines. It is recommended that applicants begin the process around November 1 since the deadline for receipt by the local AE Scholarship chairperson is December 1.

Applicants should refer to information and application forms on the 99s International Web site and contact their Chapter AE Scholarship Chairmen. The San Luis Obispo AE Scholarship Chairman is Cynthia Douglas and she can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Purpose:

The San Luis Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots, is awarding scholarships to San Luis Obispo County women interested in becoming pilots. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist with either obtaining the private pilot license or any other rating.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a woman at least 17 years if age

• Applicant must be a resident of San Luis Obispo County

• Applicant must have accumulated at least 10 hours toward a private pilot license, of which a portion must have been logged within the last 4 months

• Applicant must have passed the written portion of the exam for the rating for which they are training

• Applicant must hold a current medical certificate

Application Guidelines

• The application must be completed in full. Use the attached application form.

• Applicant must meet eligibility requirements. The San Luis Obispo Ninety-Nines scholarship committee will make verification of eligibility.

• Applications are due for consideration each February 15 (accepting till March 15th, 2009), June 15 and October 15

• Three copies of the application should be submitted to:

San Luis Obispo Ninety-Nines Aviation Scholarship
P. O. Box 5214

• A selection committee made up of three members of the San Luis Obispo Ninety-Nines and one outside judge will review the scholarship applications. Judging criteria will include:

• Aviation activities as described by the applicant and by recommendations

• Commitment to the local aviation community as described by the applicant

• Ability to meet planned goals, as shown by recommendation and past flying activity

• Financial Need

• All Candidates will be notified within 30 days of the date of consideration as to the status of the scholarship award.

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• For more information contact Gaby Arndt 239-9401 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it