Sisters of the Skies Scholarships
Sisters of the Skies · National
$2,500 – $15,000
Multiple awards per year across several named programs, each with a separate application.
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
- $2,500 – $15,000 (Individual grants range from $2,500 to $15,000 depending on the specific award; multiple scholarships offered each year at different amounts.)
- Status
- Opens Oct 1
- Deadline
- October 15, 2026
- Opens
- October 1, 2026
- Cycle
- Fall cycle opens Oct 1 and closes Oct 15 each year; additional awards (Goetz/Holen multi-engine commercial, summer scholarship, United Aviate partnership) open and close on separate schedules throughout the year.
- Who it's for
- Women, Minority students
- Age
- All ages
- Certificates
- Private (PPL), Commercial, Multi-engine, Any certificate or rating
- Region
- National
Who this is for
Applicants must be women of color pursuing professional pilot careers, from initial flight training through advanced ratings such as commercial and multi-engine. Specific awards have additional requirements (e.g., the Goetz/Holen award targets multi-engine or commercial candidates; the Rashanda Nicole Lee Memorial targets African-American women).
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Sisters of the Skies'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.
Sisters of the Skies Scholarships: quick answers
How much is the Sisters of the Skies Scholarships?
The published award is $2,500 – $15,000. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $15,000 depending on the specific award; multiple scholarships offered each year at different amounts. One application cycle covers multiple awards (Multiple awards per year across several named programs, each with a separate application.).
When is the Sisters of the Skies Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is October 15, 2026. Applications open October 1, 2026. Fall cycle opens Oct 1 and closes Oct 15 each year; additional awards (Goetz/Holen multi-engine commercial, summer scholarship, United Aviate partnership) open and close on separate schedules throughout the year.
Who is eligible for the Sisters of the Skies Scholarships?
Applicants must be women of color pursuing professional pilot careers, from initial flight training through advanced ratings such as commercial and multi-engine. Specific awards have additional requirements (e.g., the Goetz/Holen award targets multi-engine or commercial candidates; the Rashanda Nicole Lee Memorial targets African-American women).
How do I apply for the Sisters of the Skies Scholarships?
Apply for free on Sisters of the Skies'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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