Scholarships for Women in Aviation

The Nashville Ninety-Nines is offering a  scholarship that awards the following:

1. Two hours of complex time instructed by CFI Jim Jones. Aircraft will be provided by him. The recipient and CFI will coordinate a time that works for both. 
2. Up to $175 is to be applied toward any FAA written test.
3. $250 to be used for schooling purposes in the aeronautical field. 
4. A one year “Performance Plus” ForeFlight Subscription.

To be eligible, applicants must be:

1. At least 18 years old.
2. Current members of the International Ninety-Nines by the application deadline.
3. Must be a Tennessee resident.
4. Hold a private pilot certificate.

The deadline for applications is May 1st, 2025 at 11:59 p.m CST.

Recipient will be announced on May 7th, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please do not hesitate to contact karina@nashville99s.org

On behalf of the Conboy family, the Nashville Ninety-Nines are offering a $4,000 scholarship to assist a female aviator in Tennessee. The Conboy Family Scholarship is dedicated to those with an unwavering passion for aviation, aspiring to become skilled pilots fueled by dedication and a profound love for the skies. This scholarship honors the spirit of those who see flying as more than a job – it's a true calling.

This scholarship is to assist a woman towards their goals in aviation by providing $4,000 towards flight training. The money can be used towards any rating or certificate.

To be eligible, applicants must be:

1. Female, at least 16 years old.
2. Current members of the International Ninety-Nines by the application deadline.
3. Tennessee residents.

The deadline for applications to be received has closed.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please do not hesitate to contact ScholarshipsNashille99s@gmail.com

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. 

The deadline for applications has closed for 2023. Please check back for the 2024 window.

To be eligible, applicants must be:

1. Female, at least 18 years old.
2. Current members of the International Ninety-Nines by the application deadline.
3. Living in, or a permanent resident of Tennessee.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please do not hesitate to contact ScholarshipsNashille99s@gmail.com

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. 

The deadline for applications has closed for 2023. Please check back for the 2024 window.

To be eligible, applicants must be:

1. Female, at least 18 years old.
2. Current members of the International Ninety-Nines by the application deadline.
3. Living in, or a permanent resident of Tennessee.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please do not hesitate to contact ScholarshipsNashille99s@gmail.com