WAI Washington State Chapter Scholarship

The Washington State Chapter of Women in Aviation, International (WAI) (WA-WAI) is offering a scholarship in the amount of $1000 in memory of Janet Clark, a member of the Washington State chapter. Janet worked with the FAA as an Airworthiness (maintenance) Aviation Safety Inspector. Her friends and coworkers all say "Janet was one of the most passionate and steadfast aviation representatives we have ever met. We have lots to compare to! Her honesty was infallible, her pursuit of the truth insatiable. She was a woman of great depth and wisdom on a large scale."

This scholarship is open to all aviation career fields and can be applied to an accredited program. Applicants must submit their applications through Women in Aviation, International. This scholarship will be awarded at the 2006 WAI conference in Nashville, TN.

Guidelines for Application:

Applicant must:

> Be a WAI member.

> Preference will be given to a Washington State resident.

> Be working towards career in aviation*. (Please include details in essay.)

> Be enrolled in an accredited aviation related program**.

> Have done volunteer work for an aviation related activity or event in the last year. (Please include details in essay.)

* Aviation careers include but are not limited to: pilot, mechanic, avionics technician, engineer, meteorologist, dispatcher, flight attendant, air traffic controller, airport management.

** If working toward a pilot career, the applicant must hold a private pilot's license

Scholarship usage criteria:

> The scholarship funds must be used within 1 year of receipt.

> Scholarship funds will be paid directly to an accredited program.

> Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, specific training, or housing (if arranged through the training program).

This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of merit and commitment to chosen career in aviation. If enrolled in a program that issues grades, grades will also play a role in decision process. Preference will be given to individuals who have already made steps toward chosen aviation career. An interview may be conducted at the WAI conference or at an earlier date in Washington State before scholarship is awarded.

(Scholarship value: $1000)

For scholarship application and rules thru Women in Aviation, International, please visit their web site at: http://www.wai.org/education/scholarships.cfm