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Dottie Sanders Memorial Flight Scholarship

Offered by San Diego Ninety-Nines

Reviewed by Lisa FreedlandLast updated Apr 7, 2023
Multiple awards worth

$1,000

Grade level

College & Graduate Students

Expected deadline:

This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.

June 2024

Scholarship Overview

The Dottie Sanders Memorial Flight Scholarship is a $1,000 award to help fund flight training. Applicants must (1) be a female and (2) reside in San Diego, Riverside, Orange or Imperial counties OR be a member of any chapter of the Southwest Section of the Ninety-Nines. Additionally, PPL applicants must have completed a solo flight and passed the written exam for a private pilot license. Lastly, if applying for an advanced rating/certificate, applicants must hold a private piloting certificate. Funds may be used to help fund Private Pilot training OR if a certified pilot applicant, may be used to fund training for the Instrument, Commercial, Multi Engine, or any Flight Instructor certificates. There is a 90 day limit to apply funds towards training.

About San Diego Ninety-Nines

The Ninety-Nines is a group of women pilots formed in 1929 to support and advance women in aviation. It was named after the original number of charter members and has since grown to almost 5,000 members from 35 countries. Many accomplished female pilots, including Amelia Earhart, Jackie Cochran, and Eileen Collins, have been members of the Ninety-Nines. The San Diego Chapter includes pilots at various levels, from students to Airline Transport Pilots. The group seeks to bring together women who share a common interest and accomplishment in aviation and support the aviation community.

Eligibility information

This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.

Grade Level

College & Graduate Students

Academic Interest

Aviation/Aerospace

Other Category

Women

State

California

Application information

To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline.

Essay

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Scholarship FAQ

Who should I contact with any questions about this scholarship?

For any questions regarding this scholarship application, please contact San Diego Ninety-Nines at [email protected].

Where can I find help writing my scholarship essay?

For help writing the essay component of this scholarship application, check out our guides How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay and How to Start a Scholarship Essay (With Examples).
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