Thank you to our
supporters who
have made
contributions to the
2009 Scholarship,
including:
supporters who
have made
contributions to the
2009 Scholarship,
including:
- Matt Helper (in
memoriam) - Michelle Agee
- Debi Rodriguez
- Laura Groves
- Gayle Freeman
- Jones Dykstra
& Associates - Boundless Flight
- ForeFlight
Presenting the Girls With Wings™ Scholarship Applications! Applications
will be posted throughout November in chronological order. Thanks for your patience!
will be posted throughout November in chronological order. Thanks for your patience!
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Kimberly: I thrive on setting goals and seeing them through to completion.
My successful track record is shown in my background as a horseback riding
instructor and trainer, search and rescue technician and ski patroller. I will
pride myself on representing Girls With Wings and look forward to being a
role model for the future women of aviation and helping them achieve their
dreams.
My successful track record is shown in my background as a horseback riding
instructor and trainer, search and rescue technician and ski patroller. I will
pride myself on representing Girls With Wings and look forward to being a
role model for the future women of aviation and helping them achieve their
dreams.
Randi: The strongest point I could make to these kids was education
was the key to all success. And that fame and beauty comes and
goes, but integrity and education last forever. I try to be a role model
for younger generations. Kids have so few these days. Being a
female pilot AND a model practices what I preach.
was the key to all success. And that fame and beauty comes and
goes, but integrity and education last forever. I try to be a role model
for younger generations. Kids have so few these days. Being a
female pilot AND a model practices what I preach.
Sue: As my first example of hopefully being considered qualified for the
honor, I offer proof I am already an effective aviation role-model for one
little girl. She will now stop what she's doing and point skyward
anytime a plane flies over her house, announcing to all present an
enthusiastic "airpane!" To inspire her to find magic at such a young
age, in an airplane and in flight itself, continues my own personal
life-long passion for both.
honor, I offer proof I am already an effective aviation role-model for one
little girl. She will now stop what she's doing and point skyward
anytime a plane flies over her house, announcing to all present an
enthusiastic "airpane!" To inspire her to find magic at such a young
age, in an airplane and in flight itself, continues my own personal
life-long passion for both.
Jennett: By the time I was 48, I had a wall full of journalistic awards, but
a hole in my heart for not having realized my lifelong dream. I saw my
mortality looming on the horizon and realized that I did not want to be
on my deathbed one-day regretting things I should have done.
a hole in my heart for not having realized my lifelong dream. I saw my
mortality looming on the horizon and realized that I did not want to be
on my deathbed one-day regretting things I should have done.
Kelsi: I could have wasted the next ten years of my life doing
something that wasn’t me. But instead I followed my heart and I can’t
wait to get my pilots license, and eventually get a commercial one as
well. I think that I would be a great role model for young girls because
of my character. Character is relevant because it is a tribute to your
experience, judgment, and moral fiber.
something that wasn’t me. But instead I followed my heart and I can’t
wait to get my pilots license, and eventually get a commercial one as
well. I think that I would be a great role model for young girls because
of my character. Character is relevant because it is a tribute to your
experience, judgment, and moral fiber.
Nikki: I truly believe that if there's possibility in your life you need to not
only take advantage of it but excel at it. Working in aviation has let me
see how dedication can pay off. I have no delusions of grandeur about
being an airline pilot. I have seen first hand the amount of work, time,
energy and sacrifice it takes to get from groundling to earning your
wings. I am proud every day of the men and epically women I work with.
only take advantage of it but excel at it. Working in aviation has let me
see how dedication can pay off. I have no delusions of grandeur about
being an airline pilot. I have seen first hand the amount of work, time,
energy and sacrifice it takes to get from groundling to earning your
wings. I am proud every day of the men and epically women I work with.
Jadda: There’s nothing that makes me feel more complete in life than flying, and
passing on the knowledge and excitement of flight. I know whatever I do in life will
involve me being in the cockpit with horizon in sight, and that’s a good feeling.
passing on the knowledge and excitement of flight. I know whatever I do in life will
involve me being in the cockpit with horizon in sight, and that’s a good feeling.
Michelle: This is an amazing chance to prove the nay-sayers wrong
and to right the belief the signs along the way don’t mean you can’t
do it, it just means you need to find a different way to achieve them.
Endless gratitude and thanks for this opportunity to put this on
paper, as I am slowly realizing that now is the time for a dream.
and to right the belief the signs along the way don’t mean you can’t
do it, it just means you need to find a different way to achieve them.
Endless gratitude and thanks for this opportunity to put this on
paper, as I am slowly realizing that now is the time for a dream.
Nancy: My daughter has seen me get my motorcycle license, real estate
broker’s license, and even my commercial driver’s license, but I would love
to show her my private pilot’s license and tell her you can do anything you
set your mind to. I don’t want her to hear “You can’t do this, you’re just a
girl.” And if she does she’ll know by my example that “they” are wrong.
broker’s license, and even my commercial driver’s license, but I would love
to show her my private pilot’s license and tell her you can do anything you
set your mind to. I don’t want her to hear “You can’t do this, you’re just a
girl.” And if she does she’ll know by my example that “they” are wrong.
Shelly: I want to accomplish what I set out to do so many years ago
so I can prove not only to others, but to myself, that if you have a
dream, go for it. I am completely drawn to what this organization does
for girls, young and old. It provides an outlet, a place of community for
girls to go to be inspired, encouraged, and even let others know what
they, personally, have accomplished.
so I can prove not only to others, but to myself, that if you have a
dream, go for it. I am completely drawn to what this organization does
for girls, young and old. It provides an outlet, a place of community for
girls to go to be inspired, encouraged, and even let others know what
they, personally, have accomplished.
Kelsea: I know it seems a little weird for an eighth grader to be so
certain of what she wants. It is pretty special to be up there, leaving
the ground and experiencing that peace and quiet that only comes
from flying. I know I would be a great role model for Girls with Wings
encouraging other girls to go for their dreams.
certain of what she wants. It is pretty special to be up there, leaving
the ground and experiencing that peace and quiet that only comes
from flying. I know I would be a great role model for Girls with Wings
encouraging other girls to go for their dreams.
Dana: I would love to share my experiences with girls who need a
dream to inspire them, like I had when I was growing up. I just wish
that long ago, I would have had more help and encouragement from
such an organization. Lighting the fire of inspiration for girls—and
personally helping them achieve their goals—would be an incredibly
rewarding experience.
dream to inspire them, like I had when I was growing up. I just wish
that long ago, I would have had more help and encouragement from
such an organization. Lighting the fire of inspiration for girls—and
personally helping them achieve their goals—would be an incredibly
rewarding experience.
Kaitlyn: I believe in freedom and the power of an individual. Never
wanting to fit in I try to experience as many opportunities as possible
so that I can form my own opinions and not be stereotyped as a
‘dumb blonde’ or just a girl. We are living in an age where women
have every right and all the power to do what they want and make
the best out of their lives by working hard.
wanting to fit in I try to experience as many opportunities as possible
so that I can form my own opinions and not be stereotyped as a
‘dumb blonde’ or just a girl. We are living in an age where women
have every right and all the power to do what they want and make
the best out of their lives by working hard.
Ciara: I want the organization of Girls With Wings to know that I am
ALWAYS available and ready to guide young individuals such as the
supporters have around me. I would also love to share my thoughts and
opinions to young females and to be an active member because It puts
a smile on my heart when I know there's someone out who needs help
and a uprising attitude to help continue them on their flying path!
ALWAYS available and ready to guide young individuals such as the
supporters have around me. I would also love to share my thoughts and
opinions to young females and to be an active member because It puts
a smile on my heart when I know there's someone out who needs help
and a uprising attitude to help continue them on their flying path!
Christine: Because of my age, I am so appreciative of this opportunity to
fly and learn about aviation which makes it even easier for me to
encourage others. Also, now that I am older, I am a much better
teacher. I have learned how damaging it can be to discourage someone
and how amazing and wonderful it can be to help someone realize such
an awesome dream. I get such a thrill out of sharing my joy about the
helicopter with others, no matter how old they are.
fly and learn about aviation which makes it even easier for me to
encourage others. Also, now that I am older, I am a much better
teacher. I have learned how damaging it can be to discourage someone
and how amazing and wonderful it can be to help someone realize such
an awesome dream. I get such a thrill out of sharing my joy about the
helicopter with others, no matter how old they are.
Ana: It was important for me to take this chance to promote aviation,
and promote women in aviation because if someone would have told
me when I was younger that I could fly airplanes for a living, I would
have started working on a license long, long ago. I could feel the little
boys look at me like “WHOA! GIRL PILOT!?” and the girls propellers
turning as they thought for the first time “I WANT TO DO THAT!”
and promote women in aviation because if someone would have told
me when I was younger that I could fly airplanes for a living, I would
have started working on a license long, long ago. I could feel the little
boys look at me like “WHOA! GIRL PILOT!?” and the girls propellers
turning as they thought for the first time “I WANT TO DO THAT!”
Keri: I feel like sometimes, when I walk into the Monticello Airport, I
am walking into a male-dominated world. I don’t want other girls to
feel like that. I want them to know that they can overcome obstacles
the same way I did. If I could inspire just one young girl to become a
pilot, I would be ecstatic.
am walking into a male-dominated world. I don’t want other girls to
feel like that. I want them to know that they can overcome obstacles
the same way I did. If I could inspire just one young girl to become a
pilot, I would be ecstatic.
Gloria: At times, I am outspoken and I stand up for what is right. I do
not believe that things in life just manifest before your eyes, you have
to work for what you want. I know I am a role model for Girls with
Wings and I know what motivates and inspires me to achieve my high
standards of becoming a pilot.
not believe that things in life just manifest before your eyes, you have
to work for what you want. I know I am a role model for Girls with
Wings and I know what motivates and inspires me to achieve my high
standards of becoming a pilot.
Shyan: As a member of the 99’s, I also got a chance to help a troop of
girl scouts earn their aviation merit badge. Seeing women express an
interest in what was once thought to be a “man’s profession” truly
inspires me. I hope to pass on my love of aviation to other young girls
and women and prove that with determination, anything is possible.
girl scouts earn their aviation merit badge. Seeing women express an
interest in what was once thought to be a “man’s profession” truly
inspires me. I hope to pass on my love of aviation to other young girls
and women and prove that with determination, anything is possible.
Denise: I currently have not achieved my private pilot license, but I
have almost 30 hours of flight time. My difficulties in getting started
and my courage to fight for my dream is why I feel I would be a great
role model for Girls with Wings. I am living proof that if you work hard
for something that you want, you can get it.
have almost 30 hours of flight time. My difficulties in getting started
and my courage to fight for my dream is why I feel I would be a great
role model for Girls with Wings. I am living proof that if you work hard
for something that you want, you can get it.
Caitlin: I also want to share my talents and education with others. I
would love to go back to my school and take kids for rides – especially
that one girl whose clothes are different and who’s standing off by
herself. And how cool would it be to be in a position to offer
affordable flight training to deserving youth?
would love to go back to my school and take kids for rides – especially
that one girl whose clothes are different and who’s standing off by
herself. And how cool would it be to be in a position to offer
affordable flight training to deserving youth?
Krista: Earning this scholarship will enable me to finally reach one of
my dreams, a dream I have had since I was a young girl—my pilot’s
license. While this may sound altruistic, it is my personality to want to
use my license to help others. From the desire to fly world war II
veterans to the WWII memorial through Honor Flight to offering my
time to fly sick children through Angel Flight, I hope to give back to my
community.
my dreams, a dream I have had since I was a young girl—my pilot’s
license. While this may sound altruistic, it is my personality to want to
use my license to help others. From the desire to fly world war II
veterans to the WWII memorial through Honor Flight to offering my
time to fly sick children through Angel Flight, I hope to give back to my
community.
Sylvia: In Kenya, aviation is out of question to most girls due to its cost,
its nature (as a masculine career), and its misconceptions. Some girls are
scared to do careers out of the norm, such as engineering because of fear
of not getting married or being stigmatized by members in the society for
taking manly professions. I hope that by being a pilot and an aircraft
mechanic, I will change that mind set among many girls in Kenya.
its nature (as a masculine career), and its misconceptions. Some girls are
scared to do careers out of the norm, such as engineering because of fear
of not getting married or being stigmatized by members in the society for
taking manly professions. I hope that by being a pilot and an aircraft
mechanic, I will change that mind set among many girls in Kenya.
Randall: Once I decide on something, I go head on for it. I think more
girls and boys, should feel the need to succeed. You shouldn’t talk
yourself out of things. If you want to do it, then go for it! No one is
stopping you but yourself! So, gain your courage and take a stand.
girls and boys, should feel the need to succeed. You shouldn’t talk
yourself out of things. If you want to do it, then go for it! No one is
stopping you but yourself! So, gain your courage and take a stand.
Madeline: When I am about to give up on a project or put something
off because I become bored, I think of my mentor, Lt Col Jill Long. She
has shown me that I do not have to attend an elite school or have
many well-known connections to be successful. If I work hard and
believe that I can accomplish anything, I will succeed at whatever I do.
off because I become bored, I think of my mentor, Lt Col Jill Long. She
has shown me that I do not have to attend an elite school or have
many well-known connections to be successful. If I work hard and
believe that I can accomplish anything, I will succeed at whatever I do.
Elizabeth: I am the youth director at are local church also and there
are so excited about me learning to fly, I have already promised flights
to each one of them. I hope to influence them all to take hold of there
dreams and go for it.
are so excited about me learning to fly, I have already promised flights
to each one of them. I hope to influence them all to take hold of there
dreams and go for it.
Shelly: For the last four years I have working as an art, math and
physical education teacher and truly believe that I have a positive
effect and real connection with the kids I work with but especially the
young girls. The students are always shocked when I tell them I am
going to get my pilot’s license but their eyes light up in amazement
and I hear them telling friends how they want to get their license.
physical education teacher and truly believe that I have a positive
effect and real connection with the kids I work with but especially the
young girls. The students are always shocked when I tell them I am
going to get my pilot’s license but their eyes light up in amazement
and I hear them telling friends how they want to get their license.
Heidi: If girls of all ages were informed about organizations like GWW,
it would be very encouraging and empowering. I was very
encouraged to hear about GWW. I made the decision to become a
pilot only recently and I was not sure what to expect. Knowing that
there is an organization of women not only cheering me on, but
offering help, is an enormous confidence boost for me.
it would be very encouraging and empowering. I was very
encouraged to hear about GWW. I made the decision to become a
pilot only recently and I was not sure what to expect. Knowing that
there is an organization of women not only cheering me on, but
offering help, is an enormous confidence boost for me.
Laura: Since I have started flying I have not missed one opportunity
to share my flight tales with friends, family, clients, or who ever will
listen. A Girls With Wings role model would be an amazing
opportunity to promote women in aviation. I would be honored to be
considered for the flight training scholarship and a part of the Girls
With Wings team.
to share my flight tales with friends, family, clients, or who ever will
listen. A Girls With Wings role model would be an amazing
opportunity to promote women in aviation. I would be honored to be
considered for the flight training scholarship and a part of the Girls
With Wings team.
Sarah: I would deeply appreciate any help I could get in achieving this
dream, and I would like to reassure whoever is reading this, that it’s a
dream I promise to fulfill. I will be dedicated in using the gift of flight for the
benefit of others, first as a woman role-model and later as a woman
doctor; my first licensed flight is already promised to my three English
students, all women from Costa Rica.
dream, and I would like to reassure whoever is reading this, that it’s a
dream I promise to fulfill. I will be dedicated in using the gift of flight for the
benefit of others, first as a woman role-model and later as a woman
doctor; my first licensed flight is already promised to my three English
students, all women from Costa Rica.
Savannah: I believe I would be a good role model because I am a
rather motivated and determined person, but respect my limits, and I
would love to see more women in aviation. Hearing a woman over the
radios puts a smile on my face.
rather motivated and determined person, but respect my limits, and I
would love to see more women in aviation. Hearing a woman over the
radios puts a smile on my face.
Beth: I love telling people about what I do, especially girls, because it
inspires them to think that they can achieve their dreams. Many girls
have dreams that they are scared to try to reach. We should not only
try to reach them, we should strive to be the best at whatever it is we
want to do.
inspires them to think that they can achieve their dreams. Many girls
have dreams that they are scared to try to reach. We should not only
try to reach them, we should strive to be the best at whatever it is we
want to do.
Amy: I have made my choices by considering what will enable me to
remain connected with what I love and contribute to the best of my
ability. I have enjoyed mentoring young women in science and
engineering and demonstrating scientific experiments for elementary
aged children. I look forward to new opportunities to support and
encourage girls to follow their own paths, toward aviation as well as
science and engineering.
remain connected with what I love and contribute to the best of my
ability. I have enjoyed mentoring young women in science and
engineering and demonstrating scientific experiments for elementary
aged children. I look forward to new opportunities to support and
encourage girls to follow their own paths, toward aviation as well as
science and engineering.
Sophie: Although I love being a bicycle mechanic, it isn’t a sound choice for a career. So
I want to get an education and maintain a job of substance that I can be proud of, be
good at, and make healthy living. A career in aviation will make my life better, as well as
giving me the tools to give something back to society, such as tutoring or becoming a
flight instructor.
I want to get an education and maintain a job of substance that I can be proud of, be
good at, and make healthy living. A career in aviation will make my life better, as well as
giving me the tools to give something back to society, such as tutoring or becoming a
flight instructor.
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Ashley: I believe that I would be a good role model for all women because I am
not afraid to work hard to get my goals and struggle to get them. As my mom
told me once “follow your dreams, spread your wings and fly.” I share my
passion with everyone in the aviation area because that is what drew me to
the Civil Air Patrol.
not afraid to work hard to get my goals and struggle to get them. As my mom
told me once “follow your dreams, spread your wings and fly.” I share my
passion with everyone in the aviation area because that is what drew me to
the Civil Air Patrol.
Mary Catherine: Everyday I think about how amazing it will be once I am
up there in that cockpit flying. I can't explain how appreciative I am for this
scholarship opportunity. Thank you for taking your personal time to read
what I have to say about the amazing adventure of flying. I can't say the
next time I will be up in the air but when I am I will always remember this
God given opportunity. Thank you!
up there in that cockpit flying. I can't explain how appreciative I am for this
scholarship opportunity. Thank you for taking your personal time to read
what I have to say about the amazing adventure of flying. I can't say the
next time I will be up in the air but when I am I will always remember this
God given opportunity. Thank you!
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