The Flight Safety Foundation Gloria Heath scholarship program is named after a woman who played a critical leadership role in the early days of the Foundation. She was an aviator who served in the U.S. Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. She was named one of the 100 most influential women in aviation by Women in Aviation International and was a recipient of numerous awards, including the Amelia Earhart Award and the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award.
Eligibility/Criteria
The Gloria Heath scholarship will recognize a female student’s commitment to a career in aviation, scholastic excellence indicative of success in the future, a strong interest in and aptitude for aviation and a demonstration of strong character, professionalism, and integrity.
Scholarships will be awarded to female students in all facets of aviation, including pilots, engineers, air navigation, aerial controllers, and technicians.
The recipient must be a female student enrolled in or accepted to an accredited institution, with an aviation or aerospace program.
Scholarship amounts will be in increments of $1,500 USD, $2,500 USD, and $5,000 USD and will be merit based. Scholarships will be awarded to students by September 1, 2022.
Donate to the Program
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How Can You Help?
Flight Safety Foundation is seeking to partner with distinguished colleges, universities, and aviation training programs around the globe, to bring scholarship opportunities to young women studying aviation and aerospace.
Assist us in identifying students in your aviation program who stand out as Gloria Heath Scholarship recipients!
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