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Katherine E. Kloss Memorial Aviation Advancement Scholarship

This $15,000 scholarship honors Katherine’s enduring legacy of empowering and mentoring women in traditionally male-dominated fields. Established in her memory, this award carries forward her deep belief in our potential to lead, excel, and break barriers.

The goal of this scholarship is to create meaningful opportunities that help you make measurable, sustained progress toward a commercial aviation career.

Key Scholarship Details:

• Total Award: $15,000 (distributed in three milestone-based installments of $5,000)
• Eligibility: Open to members at any stage of flight training—from pre-solo through advanced flight instructor ratings. Applicants must be a member of one of the chapters of the New England Section for the previous six months by the application deadline.
• Additional Consideration: The applicant does not have immediate-family access to the professional pilot community (i.e., a parent is a current or retired major airline pilot)
• Application Due Date: October 31, 2026

Contact the Katherine E. Kloss Scholarship Chair Brenda Thibodeau with questions.

Katherine E. Kloss Memorial Aviation Advancement Scholarship Information

Katherine E. Kloss Memorial Aviation Advancement Scholarship Application

New England Section Member Scholarship

Open to any member of the three chapters of the New England Section who has been a continuous member for two years. Scholarship is for $3,000. Deadline January 31st.

Contact the Scholarship chair Arlene Myers Alexander with questions.

New England Section Scholarship Guidelines

New England Section Scholarship Application

Eastern New England Chapter

FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 15, 2026

$3,000 The ENE 99s Ann Bridge Baddour Honorary Scholarship
Honors a long-time member of the ENE Chapter and is open to a woman who has at least soloed.

$2,000 The Jeanne Ohnemus/ Cynthia Hurvitz Scholarship
Open to a woman who is pursuing an advanced rating.

$2,000 The ENE 99s Advanced Training Scholarship
Funded by an anonymous donation to the chapter. This scholarship is open to a woman or man with at least a private pilot certificate who is pursuing an advanced rating.

$2,000 The ENE 99s Takeoff Scholarship
An anonymous ENE member generously donated $1,000. That amount was matched by ENE Chapter members.
This scholarship is open to a woman who holds a student pilot certificate and a minimum of 4 hours of
flight training in the 6 months prior to application submission. This is the minimum qualification for the application. The best qualified candidate will communicate a clear path towards their next aviation goal.

Download your application now:

www.womenpilotsene.org

The Connecticut Chapter $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity

$1,000 in memory of EVELYN KROPP 

Criteria: Female who has been a member of the New England Section 99s for at least six months.

Requirements:  Application form, Personal Statement, Letters of recommendation.

Deadline: March 31st

Watch for more information.

THE INTERNATIONAL 99s HAS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

AMELIA EARHART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Visit Ninety-Nines AE Scholarship for application packages and application process details.

– Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships for licensed pilot members to advance in training and education in aviation and aerospace, including scholarships to complete additional pilot certificates and ratings, jet type ratings, college degrees, technical training and an Emergency Maneuver Training Scholarship established in memory of 99 member Vicki Cruse.

– Research Scholar Grants to add to the world’s knowledge of women in aviation and aerospace.

– FIRST WINGS AWARD For brand new Student Pilot members with stepped funding toward completion of the recreational pilot, sport pilot, or private pilot certificate. The Fly Now Scholarship is awarded twice a year – spring and fall. Visit www.ninety-nines.org for more details and deadlines.