Ninety-Nines First Wings Award
The Ninety-Nines, Inc. (International Organization of Women Pilots) · National
Up to $6,000
Semiannual award; two cycles 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
- Up to $6,000 (Up to $6,000 per award cycle, disbursed incrementally as specific training milestones are completed)
- Status
- Open · closes in 84 days
- Deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Cycle
- Semiannual; application deadlines April 1 and October 1 each year
- Who it's for
- Women
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Private (PPL)
- Region
- National
Who this is for
Open to women student pilots who have been Ninety-Nines Student Pilot Members for at least three months before the application deadline, have logged at least five flight hours in the six months prior to applying, and can demonstrate financial need. Targets completion of the private, sport, or recreational pilot certificate.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on The Ninety-Nines, Inc. (International Organization of Women Pilots)'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.
Ninety-Nines First Wings Award: quick answers
How much is the Ninety-Nines First Wings Award?
The published award is Up to $6,000. Up to $6,000 per award cycle, disbursed incrementally as specific training milestones are completed. One application cycle covers multiple awards (Semiannual award; two cycles per year).
When is the Ninety-Nines First Wings Award deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is October 1, 2026. Applications are open right now. Semiannual; application deadlines April 1 and October 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the Ninety-Nines First Wings Award?
Open to women student pilots who have been Ninety-Nines Student Pilot Members for at least three months before the application deadline, have logged at least five flight hours in the six months prior to applying, and can demonstrate financial need. Targets completion of the private, sport, or recreational pilot certificate.
How do I apply for the Ninety-Nines First Wings Award?
Apply for free on The Ninety-Nines, Inc. (International Organization of Women Pilots)'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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