Greater Seattle Chapter Announces Scholarship opportunity

Bless Your Heart Scholarship 2026

In honor of Priscilla Cook, former Western Washington Ninety-Nine

The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Ninety-Nines will award a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to a female pilot to be used toward completion of a Private Pilot Certificate or any add-on rating/certificate.

To be eligible, you must:

1. Be a female resident of WA, OR, or AK, and sixteen (16) years of age or older.
2. Be an active member of The Ninety-Nines and commit to remaining a member through the following calendar year.
3. Have logged a minimum of six (6) hours flight time in the last six months.
4. Provide proof of enrollment in or completion of a recognized ground school, or completion of applicable FAA Written test (if required by the rating).
5. Possess current FAA Medical and Student/Pilot Certificate.
6. Be willing to work with a mentor who is a member of the 99s.

Application Instructions:

1. Complete the application and have your instructor or flight school sign on page 4.
2. Attach a copy of your FAA Medical, Student/Pilot Certificate, and logbook page(s) showing proof of at least six (6) hours flown in the preceding six calendar months, and proof of enrollment/completion in ground school and/or FAA Written exam (if applicable).
3. Include two (2) letters of recommendation, preferably one from a personal reference and one from someone in an aviation field who knows you.
4. Submit a brief essay that addresses all items in Section C of the application.
5. Email your complete application in one PDF file to scholarship.seattle99s@gmail.com with copy to greaterseattle99s@gmail.com