Scholarships

 Blackwell – Walker Memorial Scholarship

Each year, in June, the Spaceport 99s Chapter awards the  Blackwell – Walker Memorial Scholarship,  in the amount of $2000.

To be eligible an applicant must be: 1) female, 2) at least 18 years old, 3) at least a Private Pilot, 4) living in, or be a permanent resident of The 99s Southeast Section, 5) of financial need, and 6) must have a desire to make aviation her career. (The 99s Southeast Section includes FL, GA, NC, SC, AL, MS, LA and TN.)

 The application is  available on this website by clicking the “Application” link below. This annual announcement is done in early March. Completed applications must be received between March 1st and May 1st. A panel of three judges evaluates all applications and determines the winner. All applicants are notified of the judges decision.

Click here for a copy of the scholarship application and download it to your computer for a fillable file.    

Click here to meet the 2024 winner.

Click here for information about other 99s scholarships.