FLORIDA SUNCOAST CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP - $2,500

This scholarship is offered to a Florida 99s Chapter member to be used for dual instruction for a Biennial Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, toward a new rating or certificate, or ground and safety training. If using the scholarship toward the private certificate, a solo endorsement must have been accomplished.

Use the 99s Scholarship Registry application form (above). Florida Suncoast deadline below applies.

Additional requirements:

• One attendance letter from a Chapter officer confirming the applicant has attended at least two Chapter meetings within the past 12 months.
• One of the recommendation letters must be from a flight instructor or someone with whom you have flown.
• Please include an additional logbook entry, if needed, to show currency (e.g., BFR; Rating checkride) or solo completion for student pilot (if not in last three logbook pages submitted).
• Your essay should also include: 1) the reason you became a 99; 2) your activities as a 99; 3) financial need; and 4) how you will use this scholarship.
• An interview, either in person or by phone, may be required

Limitations:

• Must be a Florida resident
• Must be a current Florida Chapter member
• Funds must be used by November 30 in the year after the scholarship is awarded.

Other information:

• The winner will receive a 'Winner letter', and an 'Acceptance letter' to sign, and it MUST be returned within five days of being notified as the scholarship recipient.
• For the payment, the winner must submit 'Request For Payment' form provided by Florida Suncoast Chapter, to Treasurer via treasurer@flsuncoast99s.org. Our preference is to pay the flight school/instructor directly, but the winner may request an arrangement to reimburse the winner for flight costs they have paid.
• The winner is required to communicate with Florida Suncoast Chapter Chair and Treasurer and to share your training progress via email at least once a month until the scholarship funds have been completely dispersed. A follow-up of when you have achieved a rating, certificate, or endorsement would also be appreciated – send to info@flsuncoast99s.org.

Deadline for applications: September 15, 2023

Submit application to: Florida Suncoast 99s Scholarship Committee (info@flsuncoast99s.org)

DANIEL E. OFFUTT III TRUST SCHOLARSHIP – $2,000

The Daniel E. Offutt III Trust Scholarship is being offered to a current Southeast Section 99s member, nearing completion of a certificate.
This Scholarship covers all expenses related to the check ride – including aircraft rental and examiner fee up to $2,000.

Additional requirements:

• TWO (2) letters of recommendation from:
  

  1. your 99s Chapter Chair or Co-Chair; and
  2. your CFI or someone who has flown with you.

• Currently enrolled in a flight school
• Available for Zoom or for a short interview in person
• Funds will be paid directly to the flight school. An invoice for the expenses incurred will be required.

Additional requirements:

• Proof of US citizenship or permanent residency
• Copy of FAA written test results, if applicable
• Member of the 99s Southeast Section
• Funds available up to December 9, 2024.

Other information:

• If awarded, the recipient is expected to thank, in writing, the Offutt Charitable Trust Fund.
• Give the chapter permission to post a photo and a brief personal biography to recognize your achievement on the chapter's website.

Deadline for applications: must be submitted in full via email by November 30, 2023 (Award notification: by December 15, 2023)

Submit application to: Elina Lunin, 99s SRQ Ladybugs Scholarship Committee (ElinaLunin43@gmail.com)

If no confirmation is received within 24 hours, resend your application.

LEE & NANCY BUECHLER AND SRQ99s
RETURN TO FLYING SCHOLARSHIP – $2,000

The Sarasota Ladybugs Chapter is offering this scholarship on behalf of Lee & Nancy Buechler to a current Southeast Section 99s member, who is active in her 99s chapter and serious about her pursuit of a return to flying after an extended time away (minimum two years).

Additional requirements:

• For rating/certificate on the application form, indicate "Return to Flying".
• The medical certificate is not required at the time of this application, but it will provide additional weight to your score, if provided, as it indicates desire and intent.
• TWO (2) letters of recommendation:

  1. a 99s Chapter Chair or Co-Chair; and
  2. your CFI or someone who has flown with you.

• Answer all essay questions on the Scholarship Registry application (see Instructions to Applicants, Item 4)

1. What is your level of financial need on scale 1 (low) and 5 (high) and why?

2. What flight school are you enrolled in, or would you use?

3. How frequently do you participate with your local 99s chapter and in what role?

4. How long was your absence from flying and why?

• Copy of the last three pages of your logbook
• Proof of US citizenship or permanent residency
• Available for an online video conference interview only if need it.

Limitations:

• Active member of the 99s Southeast Section and your local chapter
• If you do not hold a current medical, one must be provided within 30 days of being selected as a scholarship winner, or the scholarship may be passed to the runner-up.
• Funds will be paid directly to the flight school in which you are enrolled. Invoice and/or receipts from the flight school will be requested to disburse scholarship funds.
• Funds must be disbursed by December 9, 2024.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected without notification.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm the application was submitted successfully by checking for (and keeping) the confirmation email.

Other information:

• If awarded, the recipient will be required to thank Lee & Nancy Buechler in writing.
• If awarded, the recipient will give the chapter permission to post a photo and a brief personal biography to recognize your achievement on the chapter's website/newsletter.

Deadline for applications: September 15, 2023 (Award notification: by December 15, 2023)

Submit application to: Elina Lunin, 99s SRQ Ladybugs Scholarship Committee (ElinaLunin43@gmail.com)

If no confirmation is received within 24 hours, resend your application.

For additional 99s Chapter/Section Scholarship opportunities – click here.