Women Soaring Pilots Association
The purpose of the Women Soaring Pilots Association is
to promote all aspects of soaring for women glider pilots.
WSPA Scholarships
The purpose of the Women Soaring Pilots Association is to encourage women to fly gliders. One way we do this is through our scholarship program. Our scholarships are for women only and we require that they be members of WSPA. Applications are reviewed by a committee of three WSPA members. They are judged primarily on realistic goals and dedication to those goals.
For additional information, contact Phyllis Wells by e-mail at scholarships@womensoaring.org
If you are a student glider pilot under the age of 25:
You qualify for the Sky Ghost Scholarship. This scholarship of $750 can be used at any gliderport (commercial or club) in any country toward obtaining your Private Glider License.
If you are a student glider pilot or a licensed glider pilot and are planning to attend the Women Soaring Seminar:
You qualify for the Briegleb Scholarship if you have a student certificate in gliders and are working toward a Private Glider Certificate. This scholarship is for up to $750 to help pay for seminar registration and flight costs during the Women Soaring Seminar.
You qualify for The Flying Montagues Scholarship if you have a Private Glider Certificate, or higher, and are working toward a Commercial Glider or CFIG rating. This scholarship provides up to $750 to help pay for seminar registration and flight costs during the Women Soaring Seminar.
If you are a licensed glider pilot seeking advanced training or additional glider ratings or if you are a licensed airplane pilot seeking a tow plane endorsement:
You qualify for the Maria Faber Scholarship which awards $750 for use at any gliderport in any country.
If you are an experienced, licensed glider pilot who wants to begin flying in soaring competition and you meet all the requirements for a specific SSA sanctioned contest:
You are eligible for the WSPA Competition Scholarship. It provides $750 to a woman who competes in a regional or national SSA sanctioned competition. This scholarship is for U.S. pilots only.
If your are a student glider pilot or a licensed airplane pilot over the age of 25 who wants help to pay for lessons toward a Private Glider License:
You are eligible for the Mid Kolstad Scholarship which awards $1500 and can be used at a training facility chosen by the applicant.
If you are a student glider pilot of any age, you may apply for the SoaringNV Scholarship.
You must possess a student pilot certificate and have logged at least three (3) flights in a glider with an instructor. If you live in the U.S. membership in the Soaring Society of America is also required. This scholarship of $1500 can be used at any glider port (commercial or club) in any country, to help with expenses toward obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate in Gliders.
Applications must be submitted to the address below. Email applications are not accepted.
Completed applications must be received by May 15 to be considered for the current year.
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