Santa Rosa Ninety-Nines Aviation Scholarship
Direct application
$5,000
About this scholarship
Women pilots at least 17 years old who reside within 300 miles of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, California may apply for this aviation scholarship from the local Ninety-Nines chapter.
The $5,000 award supports flight training for a specific rating or certificate, continuing education, academic tuition, or technical school fees. Funds must be used within one year of issuance. Previous Santa Rosa Ninety-Nines scholarship recipients are not eligible.
Selection considers demonstrated aviation activities, ability to meet planned goals, and commitment to an aviation career.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Completed application form using the provided format
- Personal essay of 500 words or less
- Two letters of recommendation
- Budget statement approved and signed by a certified flight instructor, FBO operator, or aviation/technical school
- Copies of certificates, ratings, medical certificate, and logbook
- Submit original and three copies of all application materials
- Two letters of recommendation (signed original plus three copies of each; from a flight instructor, teacher, mentor, etc.)
- Budget statement on a separate sheet estimating expenses for the rating/certification sought, with the approval and signature of a certified flight instructor, FBO operator, or aviation/technical scho
- Completed application form using the provided format (no computer-generated substitute)
- Copies of all certificates, ratings, medical certificate, and logbook showing last Flight Review and total time (4 copies)
- Submit the original and three copies of all parts of the application; postmarked by August 15, 2025
- Award funds must be used within one year of issuance.
- Selection considers ability to meet planned goals and commitment to an aviation career.