ISA+21 Scholarships
International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21) · National
What ISA+21 publishes
4 award types, 12+ awards per year (~$50,000+)
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
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What this award leaves to fund
- This award$5,000 to $10,000, priced at the ceiling
- $10,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,025
- Left to fund
- $8,000
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Compare lenders →Who this is for
Open to women pursuing an airline career. Awards fund advanced flight ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI) and airline type ratings; requirements vary by award, from an FAA Commercial certificate for the Financial Scholarship up to an ATP with 2,500 hours for the Type Rating.
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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Quick answers
How much is the ISA+21 Scholarships?
The published award is $5,000 – $10,000. Financial Scholarships $5,000 (advanced ratings: CFI, CFII, MEI) and Type Rating Scholarships $10,000 (B737/A320); 12 scholarships worth over $50,000 awarded in the 2025 cycle across all award types. One application cycle covers multiple awards (4 award types, 12+ awards per year (~$50,000+)).
When is the ISA+21 Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is November 1, 2026. That window has closed for this cycle; the award runs annually. Window opens in July, entries due November 1 each year; finalists interviewed at the Women in Aviation conference.
Who is eligible for the ISA+21 Scholarships?
Open to women pursuing an airline career. Awards fund advanced flight ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI) and airline type ratings; requirements vary by award, from an FAA Commercial certificate for the Financial Scholarship up to an ATP with 2,500 hours for the Type Rating.
How do I apply for the ISA+21 Scholarships?
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.