Wings for Val Foundation Lieutenant Valerie Cappelaere Delaney Memorial Scholarship

The Wings for Val Foundation Lieutenant Valerie Cappelaere Delaney Memorial Scholarship honors Lt. Delaney's memory, and is open to a female WAI member from any country. It will be awarded to an individual pursuing a private fixed-wing pilot certificate or any subsequent flight ratings. FAA Class 1-3 medicals are preferred; Basic Medical will be considered. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient's flight school of choice and must be used within a year of receiving the award. 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. 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. WAI does not consider race, ethnicity, or gender in the awarding of scholarships.