ISA+21 Financial Scholarship
International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21) · National
$5,000
2+ awards per year
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
- $5,000 (A minimum of two $5,000 awards a year toward an advanced flight training program (CFI, CFII, MEI).)
- Status
- Open · closes in 93 days
- Deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Opens
- July 1, 2026
- Cycle
- Window opens in July, entries due November 1 each year.
- Who it's for
- Women
- Age
- Adults
- Certificates
- Instructor (CFI), Multi-engine
- Region
- National
Applications close November 1, 2026.
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Who this is for
Open to women enrolled in an advanced flight training program (or who have completed ab-initio training), holding an FAA Commercial certificate (or equivalent) and a first-class medical, and pursuing an airline career.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21)'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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ISA+21 Financial Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the ISA+21 Financial Scholarship?
The published award is $5,000. A minimum of two $5,000 awards a year toward an advanced flight training program (CFI, CFII, MEI). One application cycle covers multiple awards (2+ awards per year).
When is the ISA+21 Financial Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is November 1, 2026. Applications are open right now. Window opens in July, entries due November 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the ISA+21 Financial Scholarship?
Open to women enrolled in an advanced flight training program (or who have completed ab-initio training), holding an FAA Commercial certificate (or equivalent) and a first-class medical, and pursuing an airline career.
How do I apply for the ISA+21 Financial Scholarship?
Apply for free on International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21)'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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