WIA Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

The Women in Aerospace Foundation, Inc. Is a tax-exempt organisation below Section 501(c)(three) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. All contributions to the company are deductible to the entire quantity allowed by using regulation. The WIA Foundation is pleased to provide scholarships to individuals who pick out as ladies, who’re interested in a profession within the aerospace field to pursue better training stages in engineering, math or science.

Applicable course, university, and country

• This scholarship is applicable for Bachelor’s Degrees.
• This scholarship is applicable for all universities in any country.
• Fields of Study: Engineering, Mathematics, or Science.

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 2,000 => Rs 1,64,920
Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 83.61 (last updated 26th September 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Gender: Open to women only.
• Field of Study: Applicants must be pursuing a career in the aviation or aerospace industry, including but not limited to:
  • Aviation Management
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Pilot Training
  • Air Traffic Control
• Educational Level: Scholarships are typically available for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those in pilot training programs.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link

https://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/

Application Link
https://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/

Application Documents

Type of Document	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Letter of Recommendation (LOR)	Required
Essays	Required
Official Transcripts	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date/Details
Application Date	Typically opens in December; check the website for exact dates.
Decision Date	Announced in April; specific date may vary.
Email Address	info@wiafoundation.org
Contact Number	+1 937 836-4000

Additional Information

• The WIA Foundation Scholarship: A merit-based competitive award evaluated by the WIA Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee.
• Evaluation Criteria:
  • Application/Transcripts – 25%
  • Recommendation – 25%
  • Essay – 50%
• Payment of Scholarship:
  • As part of the selection process, each chosen scholarship recipient must submit a signed scholarship agreement letter, stipulating that the recipient will use scholarship funds only for her education and will return any unused funds to the Foundation.
  • The Women in Aerospace Foundation, Inc. will confirm the scholarship winner’s enrollment in an accredited college or university directly with the institution’s registrar.
  • Once enrollment has been confirmed, the Foundation will pay the scholarship by check directly to the winners’ institutions during the fall of 2022.

Scholarship Eligibility

• Gender: Open to women only.
• Field of Study: Applicants must be pursuing a career in the aviation or aerospace industry, including but not limited to:
  • Aviation Management
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Pilot Training
  • Air Traffic Control
• Educational Level: Scholarships are typically available for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those in pilot training programs.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12th	Required

 

Additional Information

• Standardized Tests:
  While the scholarship itself may not require specific standardized tests (like SAT, ACT, or GRE), some related aviation programs or institutions may require these exams as part of their admission process. Check with the specific institution for their requirements.
• Flight Training:
  If applying for pilot training programs, applicants may need to pass medical exams and practical flight tests as part of their training, which are separate from the scholarship application.
• Academic Performance:
  Most applications will require academic transcripts, which reflect the applicant’s performance in relevant courses. This is not an exam requirement but an important part of demonstrating academic eligibility.

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time