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About
The Northern Spirit Chapter is proud to offer our “Spirit of Aviation” award. It is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements and their dedication to the aviation community. Two winners will receive a Conference Package including registration, a one-year membership to Women in Aviation International, travel and accommodations to attend the International Women in Aviation Conference. Our objective is to inspire and foster the winner’s career through their experiences at the WAI Conference. Preference will be give to an individual who would otherwise not be able to attend without financial assistance.
ConnectOur scholarship winners will have the opportunity to connect with other women in the aviation industry and make new invaluable networking connections.
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EngageAttending a WAI conference allows you to be completely engaged in aviation. It allows you to re-connect with your passion and your career goals.
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InspireWhether you are inspired by the women you meet or the speakers you listen to, or the stories you hear, you will undoubtedly come home inspired after attending a conference.
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How will attending the WAI Conference inspire and motivate you to reach your dreams?
Fill out our online application and tell us about yourself. What are your career goals? How did you get to where you are today? What inspires and motivates you? Be creative but don't over-think it. Be authentic, be yourself and tell your story! We want to send two phenomenal women to the conference (YES, THIS COULD BE YOU!) to launch your career, support your dreams, and provide the most amazing experience connecting with other women in aviation!
This scholarship is open to all women involved in any aviation and aerospace related field. Applicants must have a valid passport, eligible to travel to the United States, and be available to travel for the conference dates.
Not sure where to start? Here are some points to inspire your creativity:
- what are your aviation history and goals and what you have done to work towards your goals
- how will attending the conference help you achieve your career objective
- previous educational scholarships, awards and honours
- where you see yourself in 5 and 10 years
- your current involvement in aviation activities in your community or other non-aviation organizations
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE JANUARY 17, 2025 - WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED JANUARY 27, 2025
Q&A
Q: What’s included in the Conference Package?
A: Winners will receive the Full Conference Registration which includes all scheduled events in the conference package to travel to Denver from their nearest airport plus transfer to and from the hotel, and three nights accommodation at a registered conference hotel.
*Winners are responsible for food and beverages not included in their conference registration, airport transfers and any additional costs.
Q: There are additional tours, seminars and workshops, can I sign up for these?
A: Yes, you may sign up for additional events however the costs incurred for events outside of the Full Registration package will be your responsibility.
Q: I would like to travel to Denver before the conference dates or stay after the conference is over, can I plan outside the conference dates?
A: If flights are available on alternate dates we will happily book you. Accommodations will be provided for the scheduled conference dates, If you would like to travel ahead or after the scheduled conference dates, additonal expenses are your responsibility.
Q: I’m not a Women in Aviation, International member, can I still apply?
A: Yes, absolutely. Our scholarship winners will receive a WAI renewal or new 1 year membership
Q: I don’t have a valid passport, can I still apply?
A: Unfortunately not, a valid passport is required to make airline reservations. Passports should be valid for a period that extends 6 months past the date of travel.
Q: I’m a minor (under age 18), can I still apply?
A: Unfortunately we cannot award the scholarship to a minor. The winner must be able to travel to Los Angeles unaccompanied. The hotel also requires guests to be a minimum of 18 years old.
Q: I’m not working in an aviation related field, can I apply for this scholarship?
A: Yes, absolutely! All aviation enthusiasts, those in the midst of their careers, students enrolled in flight school, aviation & aerospace college or university programs are eligible to apply.
Q: How do I submit my application?
A: Please appl.y on our google form.
Q: I’m a pilot, do you want copies of my logbook pages?
A: No, copies are not necessary.
Q: What’s included in the Conference Package?
A: Winners will receive the Full Conference Registration which includes all scheduled events in the conference package to travel to Denver from their nearest airport plus transfer to and from the hotel, and three nights accommodation at a registered conference hotel.
*Winners are responsible for food and beverages not included in their conference registration, airport transfers and any additional costs.
Q: There are additional tours, seminars and workshops, can I sign up for these?
A: Yes, you may sign up for additional events however the costs incurred for events outside of the Full Registration package will be your responsibility.
Q: I would like to travel to Denver before the conference dates or stay after the conference is over, can I plan outside the conference dates?
A: If flights are available on alternate dates we will happily book you. Accommodations will be provided for the scheduled conference dates, If you would like to travel ahead or after the scheduled conference dates, additonal expenses are your responsibility.
Q: I’m not a Women in Aviation, International member, can I still apply?
A: Yes, absolutely. Our scholarship winners will receive a WAI renewal or new 1 year membership
Q: I don’t have a valid passport, can I still apply?
A: Unfortunately not, a valid passport is required to make airline reservations. Passports should be valid for a period that extends 6 months past the date of travel.
Q: I’m a minor (under age 18), can I still apply?
A: Unfortunately we cannot award the scholarship to a minor. The winner must be able to travel to Los Angeles unaccompanied. The hotel also requires guests to be a minimum of 18 years old.
Q: I’m not working in an aviation related field, can I apply for this scholarship?
A: Yes, absolutely! All aviation enthusiasts, those in the midst of their careers, students enrolled in flight school, aviation & aerospace college or university programs are eligible to apply.
Q: How do I submit my application?
A: Please appl.y on our google form.
Q: I’m a pilot, do you want copies of my logbook pages?
A: No, copies are not necessary.
Scholarship winners Sayge Tremblay and Hilary Angidlik at the WAI Conference in Orlando FL 2020
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Past Spirit of Aviation Winners
2020: Hilary Angidlik and Sayge Tremblay - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accomodations (Orlando, FL)
2019: Helene Trudeau and Kassandra Saxler - Airfare to attend National Flight Academy Girls in Aviation Camp (Pensacola, FL)
2018: Jennifer Zadorozniak and Annefluer Aguirre - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Reno, NV)
2017: Annefluer Aguirre and Jenna Johannsen - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Orlando, FL)
2016: Jenna Johannsen and Karolina Utko - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Nashville, TN)
2012: $1000 Flight Training Award
2011: Adeline Grobler - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Dallas, TX)
2010: Karolina Utko - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Reno NV)
2007: Stacy Booker - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (San Diego, CA)
2006: Sarah Spy - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Orlando, FL)
2005: Tanya (Kletke) Cole - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Nashville, TN)
2004: Kelly Jamieson - $1000 Flight Training Award
2003: Desiree Marie - $1000 Flight Training Award
2019: Helene Trudeau and Kassandra Saxler - Airfare to attend National Flight Academy Girls in Aviation Camp (Pensacola, FL)
2018: Jennifer Zadorozniak and Annefluer Aguirre - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Reno, NV)
2017: Annefluer Aguirre and Jenna Johannsen - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Orlando, FL)
2016: Jenna Johannsen and Karolina Utko - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Nashville, TN)
2012: $1000 Flight Training Award
2011: Adeline Grobler - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Dallas, TX)
2010: Karolina Utko - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Reno NV)
2007: Stacy Booker - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (San Diego, CA)
2006: Sarah Spy - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Orlando, FL)
2005: Tanya (Kletke) Cole - WAI Conference Registration, Airfare and Accommodations (Nashville, TN)
2004: Kelly Jamieson - $1000 Flight Training Award
2003: Desiree Marie - $1000 Flight Training Award