Student Pilots

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Student Pilots

Welcome, Future Aviator!

You’ve taken the first step toward your wings.

Now let’s help you soar — with a sisterhood that supports every mile of your journey.

Why Join the 99s as a Student Pilot?

💸 Scholarships That Fund Your Dreams

“I joined as a student member and got my private pilots certificate due to help in First Wings funding!”

“The Ninety-Nines scholarship fully funded my instrument rating—an essential step on my path to becoming an airline pilot. Today, I’m flying my dream job thanks to their support.”

🔹 The Ninety-Nines Scholarships

🎯 For: All levels — private to ATP, plus academic & career-track
💰 Amounts: Vary; many cover full ratings or advanced study
📅 Deadline: Typically January for AEMSF, varies for other funds

🔗 www.ninety-nines.org/scholarships.htm

💬 Mentorship from Women Who’ve Been There

👩‍✈️ A Global Sisterhood of Aviators

🧭 Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI)

“Don’t just learn to fly. Learn how to build a career with the Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI).”

Student Pilot Scholarships

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First Wing Awards
Deadline April 1, 2025	Amount $6,000	more info

Chapter & Section Scholarships AEMSF Scholarships Recent AEMSF Scholarship Winners

Find a Flight Instructor

Many of our Ninety-Nines are certificated flight instructors! Members can log in and use our directory to find a fellow Ninety-Nine to train with.

Find a Flight Instructor

Professional Pilot
Leadership Initiative (PPLI)

The Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI) aims to accelerate the advancement of women in all pilot professions, facilitate dynamic mentoring, and enhance our leadership role in the aviation community. The program provides highly motivated 99s with the tools to develop their careers and leadership abilities. Through guided activities and formal mentoring partnerships, it strengthens and expands the network of women pilots.

This highly-structured, formal leadership and mentoring program is unique. The mentor and mentee will communicate on a weekly basis to discuss the mentoring prompts and guided activities. Participants must commit to meeting the program expectations for the entire duration of the 18-24 month program.

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