Financial scholarships

ISA+21 awards a minimum of two Scholarships of $5,000 each year to be used towards an advanced flight training program.

Prerequisite Information

Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:

  • Currently be enrolled in an advanced flight training program; or
  • Have completed ab-initio flight training
  • Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot License or equivalent
  • In pursuit of a career as an airline pilot
  • Hold a current first class medical certificate

Conditions:

  • Only one Financial Scholarship Award is allowed in a lifetime
  • Applicants may apply as many times as they wish
  • Scholarship funds to be used for advanced flight ratings such as CFI, CFII, and MEI.
  • Funds will only be paid directly to the approved flight training organization.
  • The winner is responsible for travel, housing, and personal expenses during training
  • Training must be completed within the following 12 months
  • Open to female applicants, as indicated on their pilot certificate

Process:

  • Submit required documents by emailing scholarship@isa21.org
  • All applications will be assessed by the Scholarship Committee for eligibility
  • Scholarship entries are due November 1st of each year
  • The scholarship winners are announced in March of each year

Our 2025 Financial Scholarship Recipients

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Sidney G.
New Mexico

"I am deeply committed to making a lasting and positive impact on my community. I look forward to sharing my spirit of determination and grit with young women who may lack traditional lines of support as I have."

Travasha R.
Indiana

"In a society where women and mothers are often told to choose between their dreams and responsibilities, I am determined to demonstrate that we can have both. I am a mother who is driven to change the future for my daughter and all of the ladies behind me.

Jisoh O.
South Korea

"Ever since the beginning of my training, I received so much encouragement from fellow female pilots, and I couldn't be more honored to be part of this amazing community. My dream is to one day start a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding scholarships for aspiring female pilots."

Julie S.
California

"This scholarship would provide invaluable financial assistance and allow me to give back to the aviation community as a flight instructor who encourages, empowers, and leads students to own their safety and success, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds such as girls and women."

Christine N..
Vietnam

"As a CFI, I hope to use it foster a new generation of pilots while earning my hours to become an airline pilot. Though flying is an integral part of my life, my true passion is to become a mentor and a role model for Asian female aviators."