About the Fly Forward Scholarship
The Nashville Ninety-Nines are excited to announce the Fly Forward Scholarship, a $5,000 award supporting a female student pilot in Tennessee pursuing initial flight training. This scholarship recognizes applicants who demonstrate commitment to becoming a pilot and view aviation as a meaningful pursuit. Funds are intended to support progress toward an initial pilot certificate (Private, Sport, or Recreational) and encourage continued participation in aviation.
This scholarship is to assist a woman towards a career in the aviation field by providing $1,000 towards flight training. The money can be used towards any rating or certificate.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm CT. Late applications will not be accepted.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- Female, at least 16 years old.
- Student pilot
- Current members of the International Ninety-Nines by the application deadline.
- Living in, or a permanent resident of Tennessee.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please contact ScholarshipsNashille99s@gmail.com
About the Cornelia Fort Scholarship
The Nashville Chapter of the Ninety-Nines is offering the Cornelia Fort Scholarship to honor the Nashville native and first female fight instructor in the area. Cornelia Clark Fort was an aviator famously known for witnessing the bombing of Pearl Harbor during World War II while flight instructing, being the second member to be accepted into the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (the precursor to WASP), and being the first female pilot to give her life during her service for our country.
This scholarship is to assist a woman towards a career in the aviation field by providing $1,000 towards flight training. The money can be used towards any rating or certificate.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications has closed. Please check back for the 2026 window.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- Female, at least 18 years old.
- Current members of the International Ninety-Nines by the application deadline.
- Living in, or a permanent resident of Tennessee.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please do not hesitate to contact ScholarshipsNashille99s@gmail.com
About the Written Test Scholarship
The Nashville Chapter of the Ninety-Nines is offering the Written Test Scholarship to support female pilots who are taking the steps forward in order to obtain their goals in aviation. The $175 award can be applied toward any FAA written test.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications has closed. Please check back for the 2026 window.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- Female, at least 18 years old.
- Current members of the International Ninety-Nines by the application deadline.
- Living in, or a permanent resident of Tennessee.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please do not hesitate to contact ScholarshipsNashille99s@gmail.com