Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter Scholarship
Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter · Tampa Bay, FL
What WAI Tampa Bay publishes
2 flight-training awards + 1 written-exam reimbursement per cycle
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
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The award runs annually. Leave your email and we'll let you know when the next window opens, plus other verified deadlines in the meantime.
What this award leaves to fund
- This award
- $2,500
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,257
- Left to fund
- $15,800
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Open to women who are active members of both the Women in Aviation Tampa Bay chapter and Women in Aviation International, are at least 18 years old, and are actively pursuing flight training. Two $2,500 flight-training awards are paid directly to the recipient's flight school; a separate award reimburses up to $175 in written (knowledge) exam fees. Members are encouraged to apply to both. Applications go through the Tampa Bay chapter directly, not the national WAI scholarship portal. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter'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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Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter Scholarship: quick answers
How much is the Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter Scholarship?
The published award is $2,500. Two $2,500 flight-training scholarships paid directly to the winner's flight school, plus one written (knowledge) exam fee reimbursement of up to $175. One application cycle covers multiple awards (2 flight-training awards + 1 written-exam reimbursement per cycle).
When is the Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter Scholarship deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is August 16, 2026. That window has closed for this cycle; the award runs annually. 2026 cycle: opens July 1, closes August 16, winners announced September 1. Funded annually through chapter fundraising; dates are set each cycle.
Who is eligible for the Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter Scholarship?
Open to women who are active members of both the Women in Aviation Tampa Bay chapter and Women in Aviation International, are at least 18 years old, and are actively pursuing flight training. Two $2,500 flight-training awards are paid directly to the recipient's flight school; a separate award reimburses up to $175 in written (knowledge) exam fees. Members are encouraged to apply to both. Applications go through the Tampa Bay chapter directly, not the national WAI scholarship portal. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How do I apply for the Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter Scholarship?
Apply for free on Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter'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.