Marian R. DeLano Memorial Scholarship

🏆 Available:
💰 $1,500
⏳ 05/31

Scholarship Description

A $1,500 award to help fund flight training. Applicant must (1) be a female, (2) have solo sign-off AND written test passed for a private pilot license (3) be a member of a 99s chapter in the Ninety-Nines ‘Southwest Section’ (CA, AZ, NV, UT, HI). The scholarship is good for one rating or certificate only. Air Transport Rating not eligible. There is a 90-day limit to apply funds towards training. Applicants who are student pilots must have passed the written test and have soloed. Private pilot certificate required for advanced certificate or rating.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be Female

Application Requirements

  • Application form required
  • Essay required
  • Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
  • Current medical certificate

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Donor: San Diego Ninety-Nines

The “Ninety-Nines” are women pilots who came together in 1929 and formed a sisterhood for the mutual support and the advancement of women in aviation. Named after the original number of charter members, the “Ninety-Nines” has grown to almost 5,000 members from 35 countries. Virtually all female pilots of achievement have been 99s, including: Amelia Earhart (who was our 1st President), Jackie Cochran, “Pancho” Barnes, air racer Louise Thaden, the San Diego 99s own founding aviatrixes Woman Air Force Service Pilot Betty Gillies and record setter/barnstormer Bobbi Trout, along with current members like Space Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins, airshow pilot Julie Clark and World Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff. The members of the San Diego Chapter are student pilots to Airline Transport Pilots. As female aviators we all share a common interest and accomplishment- Flight! We are always looking for women who want to enjoy the company of like minds and support our aviation community.

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