Whirly-Girls International Scholarships
Whirly-Girls International · National
Section 1What 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.
Section 2Deadline reminders
No fixed deadline posted.
Cycles like this change quietly. Leave your email and we'll flag date changes here and deadlines on other verified awards.
Section 3What this award leaves to fund
- This award$3,700 to $20,000, priced at the ceiling
- $20,000
- Private certificatePilotBound national estimate
- − $18,083
- 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.
Section 4Who 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.
Section 5How 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.
Section 6Price your school
Selection boards fund plans with a school and a number in them. Every figure below is what the school itself publishes, with the source and the date it was checked.
Local flight schools
1714 flight schools across 50 states, with the hourly rates each one publishes.
Accelerated academies
105 zero-to-career academies and the fixed program prices they publish.
Degree programs
51 aviation colleges, with tuition and flight fees summed into one estimate.
Section 7Also worth a look
Section 8Quick answers
How much is the Whirly-Girls International Scholarships?
The published award is $3,700 – $20,000. 28 scholarships worth over $560,000 in the 2026 season. Cash flight-training awards run about $3,700 to $20,000 (Edward M. Thurn Memorial $20,000; Initial/Add-On and Memorial $8,000 each; Bristow $7,500; Lora Trout $6,000); many additional awards are in-kind type-rating, maintenance, and safety courses. 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?
Whirly-Girls International doesn't publish fixed dates for this award. Main season opens in August each year (a separate mid-year cycle is open through July 31, 2026). Exact main-season open and close dates are published when the August listing posts; confirm then.
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.