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.
💬 Mentorship from Women Who’ve Been There
💸 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
🔹 Women in Aviation International (WAI) Scholarships
🎯 For: Female aviators across roles (pilot, mechanic, dispatcher, etc.)
💰 Over $1 million awarded annually
📅 Deadline: Mid-October
🔹 EAA Aviation Scholarships
🎯 For: Young adults (esp. EAA Young Eagles participants), flight training
💰 $5,000–$10,000 range, plus mentorship support
📅 Deadline: March
🔗 www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/scholarships
🔹 AOPA Foundation Flight Training Scholarships
🎯 For: High schoolers, aspiring CFIs, and career-track pilots
💰 Up to $20,000 depending on category
📅 Deadline: Early February
🔗 www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/flight-training-scholarships
🔹 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) High School & Advanced Scholarships
🎯 For: Teens in STEM, plus adults seeking ratings
📅 Deadline: Typically February
🔹 Latinas in Aviation Scholarships
🎯 For: Latinas pursuing aviation, especially student pilots
📅 Deadline: Spring (varies yearly)
👩✈️ A Global Sisterhood of Aviators
🧭 Career Pathways & Navigation Tools
“Don’t just learn to fly. Learn how to build a career with the Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI).”
Scholarships | 1 result | |
|---|---|---|
First Wing Awards | ||
| Deadline April 1, 2025 | Amount $6,000 | more info |
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.
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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Cathleen (Cathy) SteeleI have been an active CFI since 1998 and have accrued over 6000 of dual given. Previously I have been the Chief Flight Instructor at a Part 141 flight training school located at KBWI and also served as the Chief Flight Instructor at the first flight training academy in Nepal. Currently I am an independent Cirrus Instructor pilot with Platinum status.
Instructor Ratings: CFI, CFII
Location: Baltimore, MD, United States 
Contact InstructorTo: Cathleen Steele
Location: Baltimore, MD, United States
