$1500.00 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

2008 APPLICATION FORM

Address:________________________________________________________________

City:_______________________________Province:_____________________________

Postal Code:_________________________Fax/Email:___________________________

Phone :(H)__________________________(W)_________________________________

Category for which this application is being made: (Check one and describe briefly)

___ 1. Advancement of flight training___________________________________

___ 2. Education or research project (aviation related)_____________________

___ 3. Advancement of career in aviation-related field_____________________

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 31st.

All applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Award Committee and the successful applicant will be notified. The award will be presented at a meeting of the West Canada Section of The Ninety-Nines, which will be held in September at a time and place to be announced. The Scholarship Award Committee looks forward to receiving your enquiries and applications. Mail one copy of your application form including photocopies (Mandatory requirement) of educational background, certificates, licenses, postmarked on or before July 31st to:

2008 Scholarship Award Committee,

West Canada Section 99s

C/o Joan Lynum

1731-138 Street, Surrey, BC V4A 8N3

(any questions - call 604-536-0265 or email lynumj@telus.net)

(Applications will not be considered if incomplete, or copies not included)

1.  Educational Background:

 Photocopies are required of all degrees, certificates, diplomas and licences, and in the case of pilot applicants, the license validation certificate

 a) High school completed?                       Yes ______                  No ______

 b) Describe any post-secondary education in which you are currently enrolled or have completed: (include copies of transcripts for partial achievement)

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 c) If applying for advancement of flight training:

List aviation licenses and current ratings you presently hold: (include photocopies)

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List aviation licenses or ratings on which you are working at the present time:

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Total flying time:____________ Total hours as pilot-in-command:________________

Total flight time in the past 90 days:_______________

d) List other training, achievement or certificates (music, lifeguard, first aid, etc.)

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2. Leadership and Citizenship

a) Qualities of leadership and citizenship are often displayed by a person's involvement in her community. Describe how you have developed these qualities through volunteering, membership in organizations, and other community activities (je. air cadets: specify rank)

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b) Describe any organizations or activities in which you feel you have contributed to the promotion of women in aviation.

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3. Training or Project Plan

a) Describe your short range goals, what you expect to accomplish in the next 18 months.

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b) Success in a career takes commitment and planning. Describe where you would like to be in your career over the next five years:

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c) Describe your financial need to meet your goals:

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d) Specifically, how do you plan to use this scholarship money?

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Name and address of the institution where you intend to complete your training or research:

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4. Written Statements:

a) All applicants are required to provide a written statement. Please include the following information:

• a description of yourself, including your hobbies and interests,

•  a description of your interest and involvement in aviation,

•  a description of your financial situation,

•  reasons why you would like to receive this award, and

•  anything else that you feel would be important for the judging panel to know.

 b) Reference: The applicant shall submit a letter of recommendation from a person who can assess the applicant's potential for successfully completing the training or project for which she is applying for scholarship.

Please Note: If more space is necessary for any of the above questions, you may use the back of each sheet.

We thank you in advance for your interest in this application for the West Canada Section 99s Scholarship Fund. Only the recipient will be notified in late August.