WAI - Bayou Beacons Chapter

🎓✨2027 WAI Scholarship window is now OPEN! Visit WAI - https://www.wai.org/scholarships for all of the available scholarships,

**The Taylor Dickey Rising Wings Scholarship offered by our chapter is open until July 1**
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/rqjDkYf7EC9g8GCn9

The 2027 Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship program is officially open, and members can review dozens of scholarships at www.wai.org/scholarships. ✈️🤩

Currently, there are over 50 scholarships valued at more than $200,000 offered for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, drones, and career advancement for individuals in all stages of life. This 2027 scholarship cycle includes two Harvard Emerging Leaders professional development courses–on campus in May 2027 and online in June 2027. There are more than 10 new scholarships to further members’ learning in flight training, space engineering, aviation management, and aircraft maintenance. Applicants are encouraged to check for new scholarships often and may apply for up to three scholarships per year.

“WAI believes in shaping the future of our industry by investing in the people who will meet the needs of our growing global aviation workforce," says WAI CEO Lynda Coffman. "Our annual scholarship program is one of the most meaningful benefits of WAI membership, and we are deeply grateful for the generosity of our scholarship funders and supporters.”

The total amount of scholarships awarded by WAI since 1995 is more than $17 million.

Recipients will be awarded during the 38th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Savannah, Georgia, from February 25-27, 2027. To qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must be a WAI member as of August 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted to WAI by 11:59 p.m. EDT September 1, 2026, and winners will be notified by December 15, 2026. Details of each scholarship, application requirements, FAQs, plus tips for submitting a winning application can be found at www.wai.org/scholarships.

We're excited to have Salt_and_Sand_BBQ bringing some delicious BBQ for the Hangar Hoedown on Saturday!!

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If you were planning on attending the NOLA 99s Let's Fly Now event, it has been rescheduled!!

🚨 Scholarships Are Now Open! 🚨

The wait is over—scholarship applications are now available on awam.org! ✈️💼

If you're passionate about aviation maintenance and looking for support to take your career to the next level, this is your chance. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—apply today!

🔗 Visit our website to become a a member and submit your application (awam.org).

Looking for a future in aviation? Sign up for summer camp at Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum!

Registration is open and filling up fast!

✨ Honoring a Taylor Dickey's Legacy in Aviation✨

The Bayou Beacons Chapter of Women in Aviation International is deeply honored to announce the first application cycle of the Taylor Dickey Rising Wings Scholarship. 🕊️✈️

This scholarship was created to memorialize Taylor’s incredible impact on our Gulf Coast aviation community. We are so grateful to her parents, our generous contributors, and our dedicated members for making this tribute possible.

📍 Where to Apply: Check out the link here https://forms.gle/Ei59tKcKP56i5mZL9 for eligibility and entry details.
🏆 The Big Reveal: Winners will be announced at Girls in Aviation Day!
📅 Save the Date: October 3rd at Trent Lott International Airport

Updated QR Code!!

Join the NOLA 99s with FREE flights to aspiring women pilots!