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ISA+21 Type Rating Scholarship

International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21) · National

Samip Shah
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Section 1What ISA+21 publishes

Straight from the provider's pagechecked September 1, 2026
AwardTwo awards a year, each a $10,000 B737 or A320 type rating; training completed with Flight Training International in Miami, Dallas, or Denver.$10,000
DeadlineWindow opens in July, entries due November 1 each year.November 1, 2026
Applications openJuly 1, 2026
Open toWomen · Adults
Certificates fundedAny certificate or rating
RegionNational
Membershipnot required
Application feefree

2 awards per year

Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.

Section 2Deadline reminders

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Section 3What this award leaves to fund

This award
$10,000
Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
− $18,083
Left to fund
$8,100

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Section 4Who this is for

Open to women with an ATP (or ICAO equivalent), at least 2,500 hours total time including 500 hours multi-engine turbine, a current first-class medical, and a career goal of airline flying.

Section 5How to apply

  1. Read the full requirements on International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21)'s official page. Applying is free.
  2. Line up the slow pieces early: recommendation letters, transcripts, and any medical or student pilot certificate the provider asks for.
  3. 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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Section 8Quick answers

How much is the ISA+21 Type Rating Scholarship?

The published award is $10,000. Two awards a year, each a $10,000 B737 or A320 type rating; training completed with Flight Training International in Miami, Dallas, or Denver. One application cycle covers multiple awards (2 awards per year).

When is the ISA+21 Type Rating 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 Type Rating Scholarship?

Open to women with an ATP (or ICAO equivalent), at least 2,500 hours total time including 500 hours multi-engine turbine, a current first-class medical, and a career goal of airline flying.

How do I apply for the ISA+21 Type Rating 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.