Grand Dames of Aviation Scholarships
Grand Dames of Aviation · National
$1,500 – $2,000
4 awards per annual cycle, one application window
Free to apply for members. Amounts and dates come from the provider's official page on the date shown; always confirm there before applying.
At a glance
- Award
- $1,500 – $2,000 (Two ProAvi awards at $2,000 each and two Wings of Change awards at $1,500 each)
- Status
- Open · closes in 48 days
- Deadline
- August 31, 2026
- Opens
- June 30, 2026
- Cycle
- Applications accepted June 30 to August 31 each year
- Who it's for
- Women
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
- Membership
- Members apply for free; non-members pay a $15 to $20 application fee depending on the award. The Aspiring Dames membership (women under 35) is pay what you can.
Applications close August 31, 2026.
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Who this is for
All four awards are for women. The ProAvi Pilot and ProAvi STEM scholarships ($2,000 each) are for women 18 and older pursuing careers as professional pilots or in aviation and aerospace STEM fields. The Wings of Change scholarships ($1,500 each) recognize a passion for aviation and volunteer service, with a Junior award for ages 14 to 22 and a Senior award for ages 23 and up. The Aspiring Dames membership (women under 35) is pay what you can and waives the non-member application fee of $15 to $20. Members apply for free; non-members pay a $15 to $20 application fee depending on the award. The Aspiring Dames membership (women under 35) is pay what you can.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Grand Dames of Aviation's official page, including the membership requirement. Members apply for free; non-members pay a $15 to $20 application fee depending on the award. The Aspiring Dames membership (women under 35) is pay what you can.
- 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.
Grand Dames of Aviation Scholarships: quick answers
How much is the Grand Dames of Aviation Scholarships?
The published award is $1,500 – $2,000. Two ProAvi awards at $2,000 each and two Wings of Change awards at $1,500 each. One application cycle covers multiple awards (4 awards per annual cycle, one application window).
When is the Grand Dames of Aviation Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is August 31, 2026. Applications are open right now. Applications accepted June 30 to August 31 each year.
Who is eligible for the Grand Dames of Aviation Scholarships?
All four awards are for women. The ProAvi Pilot and ProAvi STEM scholarships ($2,000 each) are for women 18 and older pursuing careers as professional pilots or in aviation and aerospace STEM fields. The Wings of Change scholarships ($1,500 each) recognize a passion for aviation and volunteer service, with a Junior award for ages 14 to 22 and a Senior award for ages 23 and up. The Aspiring Dames membership (women under 35) is pay what you can and waives the non-member application fee of $15 to $20. Members apply for free; non-members pay a $15 to $20 application fee depending on the award. The Aspiring Dames membership (women under 35) is pay what you can.
How do I apply for the Grand Dames of Aviation Scholarships?
Apply on Grand Dames of Aviation's official page. Members apply for free; non-members pay a $15 to $20 application fee depending on the award. The Aspiring Dames membership (women under 35) is pay what you can. Have your essay, recommendation letters, and any required certificates ready before the window opens.
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