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Pilot of the Year Scholarship

A $2,500 award.  Apps due January 30th

Crystal Hoffman was born and raised in sunny San Diego. She started her flying journey in early 2020 with the push from her 5 children. …


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Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship

Full certificate/rating scholarships, $10,000 academic awards, & up to $6,000 for the Private Pilot. Various deadline depending on scholarship. 

Established in 1940 to help deserving 99s members to further accomplishments, today the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund exceeds $4 million and provides:The Amelia Earhart …


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The Fullerton Chapter 99s Sylvia Paoli Scholarship

A $1974 award.  Apps are due August 31st

The Fullerton Chapter of the Ninety-Nines is partnering with the San Diego Chapter to give this award.  The application process will utilize the Darlene Kelly …


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Dottie Sanders Memorial Flight Scholarship

A $1,000 award.   Apps due June 30th

Applicant must be a female residing San Diego, Riverside, Orange or Imperial counties -OR-  …


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Marian R. DeLano Memorial Scholarship

A $1,500 award.   Apps due by May 31st

Applicant must (1) be a female, (2) have soloed AND have written test passed for the private …


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Nancy Stratford Student Pilot Flight Training Scholarship

A $2,000 award.  Apps due March 31st

Applicant must (1) be a female, (2) reside in San Diego County, (3) have a current student …


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The Fran Bera Private Pilot Scholarship

An award of up to $12,000. Apps are due December 7th

This scholarship honors our late San Diego Chapter matriarch, past FAA Designated Examiner, test pilot, aircraft saleswoman, and record setting air racing legend with over …


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