WCA Career Scholarship Program Announcements:

WCA is pleased to announce the newest lineup of scholarship offerings. The following awards will be presented at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention October 19-21, 2010 in Atlanta, GA (www.nbaa.org)

Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship ($1000)

The Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship is offered by the members and sponsors of Women in Corporate Aviation to any person pursuing professional development or career advancement in any job classification of corporate/business aviation. The award must be used toward a specific program of education. Suggested uses include (but are not limited to): Flight training, dispatcher training, maintenance training, corporate flight attendant training and upgrades in aviation education. The award cannot be used for general business course work. Scholarship will not be awarded to previous winners of Women in Corporate Aviation scholarships. If you are a pilot please submit copies of pilot licenses, medical and logbook pages with your application.
(Value $1,000.00)

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WCA Aviation Management Scholarship ($500 - $2100)

WCA Aviation Management Scholarship Award is to assist individuals currently in the industry with the costs of professional development towards careers in aviation management. This award may be used for: 1) NBAA CAM Certification 2) NBAA leadership conference 3) NBAA PDP courses including SDPD 4) Aviation Safety and Security training such as but not limited to USC 5) Aviation Management Certificate programs such as ERAU. Applicants must possess relevant certifications such as pilot certificates, A&P, Dispatcher's License, or ATC certifications. Applicants must provide details of course chosen and the cost of the program. Sponsored by: WCA Corporate member The Home Depot and Jeff Reich, CAM, of Elevon Consulting
(Value $500 - $2100)

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Susan C. Friedenberg Corporate Flight Attendant Scholarship ($3800)

This is a four day training program designed to teach new people breaking into the industry how to approach contract flying. Individuals will learn how to interview appropriately for this industry, resumes, the role of the full time/contract F/A, marketing techniques, salary negotiations, food safety awareness, the language of aircraft catering, menu planning, how to order catering for any aircraft type, how to work a trip from start to completion and major International trip planning.
(Value $3,800.00)

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Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Dispatcher License Training Scholarship
(2 available at $3445 each)

The Universal Aviation and Weather, Inc. Scholarship is offered to professionals seeking to advance their careers in corporate aviation with an FAA Dispatcher License. Applicants must be able to read, speak, and understand English; 23 years of age must be verified.This scholarship includes the exam fees.
Amount of award: USD Start with online courses, then spend two weeks on-site in Houston -
Total cost: $3,445
Program fee*: $2,995
FAA written exam: $100
FAA practical exam: $350
This new program allows you to complete half of the coursework online over a four-month period. Once you complete the online requirements, you will spend two weeks at our training facility in Houston to complete the practical portion and take the FAA exams. (It is recommended that all students complete the two-week on-site course as soon as possible - no later than 2-3 months after completing the online modules.)
* Program fee does not include lodging, meals, or exam fees.

Please refer to http://www.universalweather.com/tripsupport/faa-approved-aircraft-dispatcher-training-courses/ for more details.
(Value $3,445.00)

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University of Southern California Viterbi Aviation Safety & Security Scholarship ($2250)

USC Viterbi Aviation Safety and Security Scholarship is offered by the members and sponsors of Women in Corporate Aviation to anyone who has demonstrated interest in aviation safety or management in corporate/business aviation. This award is for the cost of tuition of the 4.5 day Human Factors in Aviation Safety Course offered by USC Viterbi. This course will provide the participant with human factors knowledge and practical tools that can be readily applied to improve safety within their organization. Who should apply?: safety managers, training, flight department and maintenance managers and supervisors, pilots, air traffic controllers, dispatchers and schedulers.
(Value $2,250.00)

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WCA promotes the interests of the corporate and business aviation industry, and those interested in a career in corporate aviation. The organization provides networking and educational forums for aviation professionals and students. The scholarship is funded from within the organization in a desire to foster and promote men and women's success in the business/corporate field of aviation. WCA is sponsored by numerous business aviation industry leaders and is open for individual and corporate membership.

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Previous Scholarship Winners

2010 WCA International Career Scholarship Winner

Women in Corporate Aviation Announces International Career EBACE Scholarship Winner

Women in Corporate Aviation, International (WCA) is pleased to announce the Annual Women in Corporate Aviation International Career Scholarship to Kajuju Laiboni. In addition to a $1000.00 (USD) scholarship, Kajuju also received conference and travel expenses to Geneva where the award was presented at EBACE on Wednesday. A native of Africa, Kajuju has seen and experienced first hand this continent's potential for continued development, especially in the aviation sector, where her personal passion lies. Having seen this potential, even in herself, she has made it her personal endeavor to engage young women and the youth of the African culture in this growing industry. Through mentorship and aviation conferences, Kajuju has been fueled with a passion to enable and motivate others. She is using these experiences as a tool to provide guidance and encouragement to the potential young aviators and people of her country. Her passion has founded the mentorship organization Women Aviators in Africa (WAFRIC). Kajuju has successfully used this as a venue to participate in aviation clubs, public schools, and sector panels to promote aviation in Africa. Kajuju is currently converting her Commercial pilots license (CPL) (JAA) to a Kenyan CPL and is working on her Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. She is also a board member and volunteers for Woman and Youth in African Development, a member of Women in Aviation International (WAI) and WAI Europe, as well as Sweden's Engineers. Her long-term goals are to own a Kenyan charter company that will employ those whom she has mentored and to open an aviation library. The purpose of the International Career scholarship is to provide financial assistance for a man or woman (non-US based) who is pursuing a career in business or corporate aviation. Additional information on other scholarships offered through Women in Corporate Aviation may be found at the WCA website www.wca-intl.org
The Dassault Falcon WCA Scholarship is sponsored by the Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance for a man or woman who is pursuing a career in business or corporate aviation. More information about other scholarships available through Women in Corporate Aviation is available at the WCA website www.wca-intl.org

2010 Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship Winner

Women in Corporate Aviation Announces Dassault Falcon Scholarship Winner

Women in Corporate Aviation, International (WCA) is pleased to announce the Annual WCA/Dassault Falcon scholarship ($1,000) to Rachel Lynch. Rachel was awarded the scholarship during the annual WCA meeting and reception Friday, February 26th 2010.
For many young people, the thrill of airplanes and air shows is exhilarating. But Rachel's first air show at the age of six was more than a simple thrill. As she watched the pilots soar a question arose, "People actually do this?" It wasn't until Rachel completed her first solo cross-country that she could turn that question into a personal statement, "I actually do this."
Through a teacher's encouragement, Rachel decided that financial uncertainty shouldn't be a hindrance to pursuing her interests, so Rachel took action and earned her private pilots license. She later enrolled at Lewis University where she obtained her instrument rating, and is currently working to earn her commercial pilot certificate. Rachel has been described as "an exceptional flight student" who is becoming a professional pilot in every sense of the title. Her professional work ethic is displayed as she pursues her academics and flight training, while also working a part-time job. Yet, Rachel's pursuit of her dreams does not stop with her academics. Her commitment and loyalty to her career and to others is displayed in her active involvement in her school's WAI chapter, serving as past vice president and current secretary.
Rachel intends to further her career by obtaining her multi-engine rating and the flight instructor certificate. She envisions herself instructing in a college setting and continuing her education, leading to a career as a corporate pilot.
The Dassault Falcon WCA Scholarship is sponsored by the Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance for a man or woman who is pursuing a career in business or corporate aviation. More information about other scholarships available through Women in Corporate Aviation is available at the WCA website www.wca-intl.org

2010 Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship Winner

Women in Corporate Aviation Announces 2010 WCA/WAI Career Scholarship Recipient

Women in Corporate Aviation, International (WCA) is pleased to announce the presentation of the Women in Aviation (WAI) Career Scholarship to Katrina Avery. Katrina will receive a $2,000 scholarship, a one-year WCA Membership and a complimentary registration to the 2010 WAI conference in Orlando, FL where the scholarship will be presented.
Katrina's spark for adventure drew her to EAA AirVenture and the Women Soar program. Through the influential example of women within the aviation industry, her passion for aviation was ignited. Following AirVenture, Katrina earned her private pilot certificate at a local college and then chose to pursue her passion through Minnesota State University's (MSU) Professional Flight program. In addition to her academics, Katrina was actively involved in numerous extracurricular activities including MSU's swim team, Alpha Eta Rho, President of the Regional Flight Team planning committee and MSU's WAI chapter to name a few. During the summers, Katrina was involved in various facets of aviation working as a junior mentor and planning committee member for Women Soar and counselor for FAA and Aviation Career Exploration camps. She has interned with aircraft brokerage companies Alaris Aviation and Gobosh Aviation out of a continual hunger to learn.
Throughout Katrina's adventures she's continually excelled in her flight training and academics. As a graduating senior, she completed her initial Multi-engine instructor rating and earned a 3.81 GPA. The WCA scholarship will afford Katrina the opportunity to pay it forward as a pilot within a corporate aviation flight department as she, "gives others the opportunities she has so graciously been given."
The purpose of the WCA Career Scholarship is to help a man or woman who is pursuing any job classification in corporate/business aviation. Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarships have helped many people get their careers in Business Aviation "off the ground." Our congratulations and best wishes, Katrina Avery.

2009 Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship Winner

Women in Corporate Aviation Announces Third 2009 WCA Career Scholarship Recipient

Women in Corporate Aviation, International (WCA) is pleased to announce the presentation of this year's third Career Scholarship to Rachel Denise Thomas. Rachel will also receive a one-year WCA Membership. The award will be presented during the WCA Networking Reception, October 21, 2009 at the NBAA's 62nd Annual Convention.
Thomas earned her private pilot certificate in 2001 and has steadily gained additional certificates and ratings. For a year, Thomas worked as a ground instructor and developer of in-house training materials for a regional airline. Despite personally bearing the effects of company downsizing, Thomas sought to prevail by earning a Cessna Citation 500 type-rating. Together with her work as a Corporate Flight Attendant, she is flying as a Cessna Citation 500 Contract Pilot in Orlando, FL. The WCA Career Scholarship will assist Rachel in achieving her immediate goals of increasing her flight time and experience by obtaining her CFI and CFII certificates.
Rachel's scholarship application addressed the need of financial support that hinders so many who are aspiring to succeed in the aviation industry stating, "The grandest ambitions are often tempered by insufficient financial resources. Until I'm soaring skyward, I'll need all the help I can get to get off the ground!" The purpose of the career scholarship is to help a man or woman who is pursuing any job classification in corporate/business aviation. Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarships have helped many get their careers in Business Aviation "off the ground."
Our congratulations and best wishes to the 2009 WCA Career Scholarship recipients: Rachel Thomas, Rachel Gibson, and Jamie Melton.

2009 Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship Winner

The 2009 Women in Corporate Aviation Career Scholarship, a $2000 cash award, was awarded to Ms. Jamie Melton at the 2009 Women in Aviation conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Jamie is a high school student from Apple Valley, Minnesota. She plans to attend Minnesota State University Mankato this fall to major in Professional Flight.

Over the past two years, in addition to earning her Private Pilot Certificate, she organized her own internship at an Air Traffic Control Tower, attended a leadership camp at Oshkosh, participated in her high school band and student council, volunteered with Toys for Tots, the Sheriff's Office, the Juvenile Diabetes Walk, the women's shelter, the Twin Cities Marathon and has continuously worked at JoAnn Fabrics to earn money for flying. In one of her letter's of recommendation Detective Kulvich said that Jamie "Is a smart, honest, hard working young woman of outstanding integrity and moral character."

Congratulations Jamie!

2009 Dassault Falcon Jet Scholarship Winner

The 2009 Dassault Falcon Jet Scholarship award is a one-thousand dollar cash award donated by Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation. This year's winner is Heather Hanna, a college graduate who is attending flight school at Delta Connection Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition to a full-time academic and flight training load, she works full-time as a Flight Attendant for Jet Blue Airlines. By December of this year she plans to have earned her Private, Instrument, Multi-Engine and Commercial ratings. She is President of her Alpha Eta Rho chapter and a former finalist in the Miss South Carolina Pageant.

Congratulations Heather!