Santa Rosa 99s Aviation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Santa Rosa 99s

Every year, the Santa Rosa branch of the Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots presents a scholarship to a local female pilot. This scholarship is designed to financially support the recipient in obtaining a specific rating or certificate in flight training, or to aid in continuing education, with the ultimate goal of advancing her career in aviation.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship is open to any female pilot who meets the following criteria:

• She must hold at least a current private license, a current medical, and a current flight review.
• She should be planning a career in any area of aviation, with flight training or education in mind.
• She must live within 150 miles of the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, CA.
• She must be eligible for the rating being applied for (i.e.: number of flight hours required, ratings required, medical required), and have completed written requirements for the rating before scholarship funds are dispersed.
• She must be at least 17 years old.
• Membership in the Ninety-Nines or the Santa Rosa Chapter is not a requirement.
• Previous recipients of the Santa Rosa Ninety-Nine aviation scholarship are not eligible.

How to Apply

Applicants must adhere to the following guidelines:

• The application must be completed in full, using the provided form. Personalized or altered forms will not be accepted.
• Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements. The Santa Rosa Ninety-Nines scholarship committee will verify eligibility.
• All applications must be postmarked by midnight August 15, 2025.

A committee of three members from the local aviation community will review the scholarship applications. The selection will be based on:

• Aviation activities as described in a personal essay and by recommendations.
• Ability to meet planned goals, as shown by recommendations, academic and professional records.
• Commitment to the field of aviation as described in the personal essay and recommendations.
• Demonstrated financial need.

The Santa Rosa Ninety-Nines scholarship committee will notify all applicants of the results by October 31, 2025.

Scholarship Details

The scholarship is worth $5000 and must be used within one year of the date it is issued. The funds can be applied to academic tuition, technical school fees, or flight training. Payments will be made from receipts, which must document the training, be signed by both the student and instructor, and include copies of the logbook if applicable. The scholarship funds should be applied to one rating or certificate only.