Scholarships
Soaring Capital Eagles Chapter is dedicated to providing scholarships to our members in order to help them achieve the aviation and aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. These scholarships are awarded based on availability. Not a member? Join Us.
We encourage you to check Women in Aviation International website for scholarships that are available every year.
Join us in making a difference! Support women in Upstate NY pursuing aviation by donating to the Soaring Capital Eagles scholarship fund.
We accept Zelle at soaringcapitalwai@gmail.com Email us to request other forms of transfer.
SCE Scholarship 2024 is OPEN!
Fill out an Application Form https://forms.gle/fpHmBr3DuGDrHo3y9
Application must be received by September 1st, 2024, 11:59pm
Email us at soaringcapitalwai@gmail.com for any questions.
We highly encourage scholarship applicants to join Women in Aviation if you are not a member yet. Visit the link below. 18 or younger? You can join Women in Aviation International for free! Be sure to select our Chapter from the drop-down box.https://www.wai.org/membership-information
Soaring Capital Eagles Chapter Scholarship Recipients 2023
Olivia Tate
Olivia is Commercial Glider Pilot with a goal of becoming a professional pilot and fly people to their destinations. She is also dedicated to give back to aviation by teaching young pilots to fly gliders at her home soaring club. "When I first started on my aviation path I was introduced to soaring. I was very fortunate to have a well-known and wonderful glider program for juniors near me, Harris Hill Soaring Corporation. They provided an inexpensive, well-supported training club for young aviators. As I progress in my flight training, I plan to obtain a CFI-G so I can instruct the juniors at Harris Hill."
Kira Davenport
Kira Davenport is an 18 year old female Private Pilot and recent college graduate from Hudson Valley Community College. She is an aspiring glider pilot and is currently working toward her Instrument rating. Kira is very active in the aviation community as a member of various organizations as well as a Civil Air Patrol member and pilot. Kira's biggest goal for the future is to continue to inspire young people like her who want to see all of the great things they can accomplish when they challenge themselves.
About the Scholarship:
The Soaring Capital Eagles Chapter, with the support of the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and Finger Lakes, is offering scholarships to girls/women for their pursuit in aviation or aerospace.
The scholarship traces its roots back to 1973 when a group of local women pilots won selection of the Chemung County Airport as finish line for that year's Powder Puff Derby. The cross-country race for women aviators started in California with almost 100 participants who raced their way to the Elmira-area airport and then enjoyed Derby festivities, including an awards banquet, receptions, and sightseeing. As the host committee, the local women pilots had raised funds to cover various costs. The event ended with a surplus, which they invested to support women in aviation further.
Funds can be used towards any aviation or aerospace education, including flight training, dispatch, maintenance, etc.