WomenSoar Scholarship
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) · National
Amount varies
Free to apply. Amounts and dates come from the provider's official page on the date shown; always confirm there before applying.
At a glance
- Award
- Amount varies (No individual award amount published; part of EAA Aviation Foundation pool that distributed over $487,000 across 71 students in the 2025-2026 cycle)
- Status
- Opens Oct 1
- Deadline
- December 19, 2026
- Opens
- October 1, 2026
- Cycle
- Opens Oct 1, closes Dec 19 each year; winners notified on or around Mar 2
- Who it's for
- Women
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Private (PPL), Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
Who this is for
Open to women who are US citizens, at least 17 years old, and pursuing a sport pilot certificate, private pilot certificate, or additional ratings. Candidates who actively participate in aviation community activities and events are given preference. EAA chapter members are prioritized during selection, though membership is not a hard requirement.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s official page. Applying is free.
- Line up the slow pieces early: recommendation letters, transcripts, and any medical or student pilot certificate the provider asks for.
- Write the essay with numbers, not passion: name your certificate goal, your school, your hours so far, and exactly what this award covers. Build your plan so every figure in the essay is real.
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WomenSoar Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the WomenSoar Scholarship?
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) doesn't publish a single figure for this award (No individual award amount published; part of EAA Aviation Foundation pool that distributed over $487,000 across 71 students in the 2025-2026 cycle). Check the official page for the current cycle's amount.
When is the WomenSoar Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is December 19, 2026. Applications open October 1, 2026. Opens Oct 1, closes Dec 19 each year; winners notified on or around Mar 2.
Who is eligible for the WomenSoar Scholarship?
Open to women who are US citizens, at least 17 years old, and pursuing a sport pilot certificate, private pilot certificate, or additional ratings. Candidates who actively participate in aviation community activities and events are given preference. EAA chapter members are prioritized during selection, though membership is not a hard requirement.
How do I apply for the WomenSoar Scholarship?
Apply for free on Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s official page. There is no application fee, and no legitimate aviation scholarship charges one or asks for your Social Security number. Have your essay, recommendation letters, and any required certificates ready before the window opens.
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