ISA+21 Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship

The ISA+21 Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of a young woman who was well on her way to achieving her dream of becoming an airline pilot when she lost her life in an airplane accident. Scholarships (one of those is cosponsored by the U.S. Aviation Academy) will be awarded to women who are working to acquire a CFI, CFII, or MEI rating, in honor of Francesca's memory. The recipient will attend the U.S. Aviation Academy in Denton, Texas, for her training. Applicants must be a current member of Women in Aviation International by October 1, 2024, and their membership must not expire before March 2025. Two professional letters of recommendation are required. Letters may not be from family members. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Women in Aviation International for more information. WAI does not consider race, ethnicity, or gender in the awarding of scholarships. The WAI2027 Scholarship Cycle is now open. Applications are open from June 1 to September 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. All applicants must be members of WAI by August 30, 2026, or have a membership expiration date of March 30, 2027, or later.