WSPA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2008
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 and SSA or an equivalent type organization if they do
not live in the U.S. Applications are reviewed by a committee
of three WSPA members. They are judged primarily on realistic
goals and dedication to those goals. Click here for general scholarship info in downloadable form.
If you are a student glider pilot
under the age of 25:
You qualify for the Sky Ghost Scholarship.
This scholarship of $500 can be used at any gliderport (commercial
or club) in any country toward obtaining your Private Glider
License.
Click here for the Sky Ghost Scholarship Application
If you are a student glider pilot
of any age and planning to attend the 2008 Women's Soaring
Seminar which will be held at Central Indiana Soaring Society in Alexandria, Indiana during the week of June 23-27 or if you are a licensed
glider pilot of any age planning to attend the seminar:
You qualify for a seminar scholarship.
This year, the first place winner will receive The Flying
Montagues Scholarship which is for up to $1000 in flight costs
incurred during the seminar. This scholarship has been made
possible by a generous donation from Mark and Neita Montague.
The second place winner will receive the Briegleb Scholarship
for up to $500 for flight costs incurred during the seminar.
The applicants may be working toward a Private, Commercial
or CFI-G rating.
Click here for Seminar Scholarship Application
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 $500 for use at any gliderport in any country.
Click here for Maria Faber Scholarship Application
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 $500 to a woman who competes in a
regional or national SSA sanctioned competition. This scholarship
is for U.S. pilots only.
Click here for Competition Scholarship Application
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 elegible for the Mid Kolstad Scholarship which awards $1500 and can be used at a training facility chosen by the applicant.
Click here for the Mid Kolstad Scholarship Application
Completed applications must be received
by May 15, 2008. Application forms are available from the WSPA
Scholarship Committee. Please indicate which scholarship you
are applying for. Contact:
The Women's Soaring Seminar will be
held at Central Indiana SoaringAssociation at Alexandria, IN. June
23-27, 2008. Contact Cheryl Beckage at or 317-513-3890.
Full Membership is open to any woman holding a student glider rating or higher.
