Whirly-Girls International Scholarships
Whirly-Girls International · National
What Whirly-Girls publishes
28+ awards per season (~$560,000)
Amounts, dates and eligibility change between cycles. Always confirm on the provider's page before applying.
Deadline reminders
This cycle has closed.
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$6,000 to $20,000, priced at the ceiling
- $20,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,025
- Left to fund
- $0
At the top of that range this award covers a national Private estimate outright, with nothing left to finance. Confirm the certificate you are funding, since the figure above prices a Private from zero.
Who this is for
Open to women who are current Whirly-Girl or Associate members, pursuing or advancing helicopter ratings from initial certificate through ATP, plus type ratings and safety courses. Membership required; each award has its own requirements. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How to apply
- Read the full requirements on Whirly-Girls International'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.
Price your school
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Quick answers
How much is the Whirly-Girls International Scholarships?
The published award is $6,000 – $20,000. Cash flight-training awards for the 2027 season run $6,000 to $20,000 (Edward M. Thurn Memorial $20,000; Memorial Flight Training $10,000; Bristow initial $7,500; Lora Trout $6,000). Many additional awards are in-kind type-rating, instrument, maintenance, and safety courses at named facilities, and the PHI APAC awards are AUD $10,000 for Australian applicants. Mid-year awards carry a $25 application fee. One application cycle covers multiple awards (28+ awards per season (~$560,000)).
When is the Whirly-Girls International Scholarships deadline?
The deadline on the provider's official page is October 31, 2026. That window has closed for this cycle; the award runs annually. The 2027 main-season deadline was extended to October 31, 2026 (members must join by October 14, 2026). A separate mid-year cycle runs later in the year.
Who is eligible for the Whirly-Girls International Scholarships?
Open to women who are current Whirly-Girl or Associate members, pursuing or advancing helicopter ratings from initial certificate through ATP, plus type ratings and safety courses. Membership required; each award has its own requirements. Applying requires paid membership in the host organization; the application itself is free.
How do I apply for the Whirly-Girls International Scholarships?
Apply for free on Whirly-Girls International'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.