Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships (Ninety-Nines)
The Ninety-Nines · National
Up to $20,000
~20 awards across multiple scholarship types per annual cycle; one application covers all types
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
- Up to $20,000 (Varies by scholarship type; flight training awards up to $20,000; academic awards up to $10,000 renewable; approximately 20 total awards per annual cycle)
- Status
- Open · closes in 176 days
- Deadline
- January 1, 2027
- Cycle
- Deadline January 1 each year; awards disbursed the following year
- Who it's for
- Women
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
- Membership
- Paid membership in the host organization is required to apply
Who this is for
Applicants must be women who have been continuous paid members of The Ninety-Nines for at least one full year as of January 1, must have a specific and realistic goal for advancement in aviation or aerospace, and must demonstrate financial need for most scholarship types. The membership length requirement is waived for the Vicki Cruse and Kitty Houghton sub-scholarships. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on The Ninety-Nines's official page, including the membership requirement. 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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Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships (Ninety-Nines): quick answers
How much is the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships (Ninety-Nines)?
The published award is Up to $20,000. Varies by scholarship type; flight training awards up to $20,000; academic awards up to $10,000 renewable; approximately 20 total awards per annual cycle. One application cycle covers multiple awards (~20 awards across multiple scholarship types per annual cycle; one application covers all types).
When is the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships (Ninety-Nines) deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is January 1, 2027. Applications are open right now. Deadline January 1 each year; awards disbursed the following year.
Who is eligible for the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships (Ninety-Nines)?
Applicants must be women who have been continuous paid members of The Ninety-Nines for at least one full year as of January 1, must have a specific and realistic goal for advancement in aviation or aerospace, and must demonstrate financial need for most scholarship types. The membership length requirement is waived for the Vicki Cruse and Kitty Houghton sub-scholarships. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How do I apply for the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships (Ninety-Nines)?
Apply for free on The Ninety-Nines'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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