Scholarships

Connecticut Chapter $1000 Scholarship Opportunity

The Connecticut chapter of The Ninety-Nines offers an annual scholarship to be used towards aviation goals. 2023 applications are closed. Information for the 2024 scholarship will be available at the end of the year.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

1. Be female.
2. Have been a current member of the CT 99s for at least six months.
3. Hold at least a Student Pilot certificate.
4. Hold a valid Medical Certificate, with Flight Review (if applicable).
5. Agree to use the funds solely for the purpose of pursuing an aviation goal (rating).
6. Be committed to fostering the 99s mission of encouraging women to enter the world of aviation, and be an excellent representative of our mission and values.

For a link to the online scholarship application, send an email request to Sarah Smith-Dufton at cardinalam@gmail.com.

The New England Section Member Scholarship is open to any member of the New England Section 99s. At least 2 years membership is required. This $3,000 scholarship has a deadline of January 31st. Contact Arlene Myers Alexander, committee chair, for application and more info at ameila1234v@gmail.com.

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Section $500 Conference Award – Any 99 can apply. Contact Glenna Blackwell: blackwells@verizon.net

Ninety-Nines Amelia Earhart Scholarship: Click Here

Each year Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships are awarded to qualified members for fully funded advanced flight training, jet type ratings and technical training. Partial funding of $10,000 per academic year is awarded for academic scholarships. In addition, the AEMSF provides Research Scholarship Grants and Fly Now Awards for Student Pilot members of the Organization. Aside from generous donations received from 99s Chapters, Sections and individual members, the United Parcel Service Foundation has graciously donated significant funds in the past. 99s members and other individuals have donated to the Fund through their estate bequests and the Perpetual Scholarship program. Since 1941 the AEMSF has awarded more than 500 scholarships. The amount awarded for these scholarships, including Research Scholar Grants and Fly Now Awards exceeds $11 Million. The AEMSF’s investment account is valued at well over $5.5 Million dollars. Deadline is January 1st.