First Wings Awards

The First Wings Awards are semiannual awards of up to $6,000 based on the completion of specific training milestones. They are available only to Student Pilot Members of The 99s who meet eligibility requirements. To be eligible, applicants must hold a student pilot certificate (or provide evidence that they meet their country's flight training requirement), have been an official Student Pilot Member of The Ninety-Nines for at least three months prior to the application deadline, have logged five hours in the six months prior to the application deadline, and show financial need. 

If you wish to join, you may find the Join 99s button on the homepage.

The Spring First Wings Award Application deadline is April 1 each year. Membership join date must be no later than January 1 of that year.

The Fall First Wings Award Application deadline is October 1 each year. Membership join date must be no later than July 1 of that year.

The Trustees also highly encourage all applicants, as well as their Chairwomen, to be completely familiar with the information presented in the "Tips for Strengthening Your Application" webinar presented on Nov 4, 2020 where we tell you exactly what we are looking for, what boosts your app, and how to best present yourself on paper. Additionally, this link for Scholarship Application Tips is a resource for First Wings applicants and as well as this Power Point presented by The AEMSF Trust at The 99s International Conference on crafting a well scoring application

 

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