Aviation Nonprofit Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications Now

Women in Aviation International (WAI) has opened its 2027 scholarship program. More than 50 scholarships, valued at over $200,000, are available for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, drones, and career advancement, open to individuals at all stages of life.

The 2027 cycle includes two Harvard Emerging Leaders professional development courses, one on campus in May 2027 and one online in June 2027, along with more than 10 new scholarships covering flight training, space engineering, aviation management, and aircraft maintenance. Applicants can apply for up to three scholarships per year.

WAI has awarded more than $17 million in scholarships since 1995. Recipients will be honored at the 38th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Savannah, Georgia, February 25-27, 2027.

To qualify, applicants must be WAI members as of August 30, 2026.

"WAI believes in shaping the future of our industry by investing in the people who will meet the needs of our growing global aviation workforce," says WAI CEO Lynda Coffman. "Our annual scholarship program is one of the most meaningful benefits of WAI membership, and we are deeply grateful for the generosity of our scholarship funders and supporters."