Patty Mitchell Northwest Section of The Ninety-Nines Scholarship

Gives up to $2,000 toward a new certificate, a new rating or other defined training, including a first private pilot certificate.

From Northwest Section of The Ninety-Nines

Amount: Up to $2,000
Applications: ClosedThis is the 2026 deadline and the next one is not posted yet. The winner is announced April 17-18, 2026 at the Spring Board of Directors Meeting.
Who can apply: WomenMembership: Ninety-Nines member
Where the money works: Depends on the award

Requirements

Must be a member of The Ninety-Nines.
Training can be a new certificate, a new rating or proficiency work such as instrument, seaplane, tailwheel, mountain flying or aerobatics.
Student pilots working on a private certificate can apply.
The essay is limited to 500 words.
You need a letter of recommendation from your chapter chair.
You must show the total cost of training and how you will pay the rest.

How to apply

Download the application from the Northwest Section page.
Write the 500 word essay about your goals and Patty Mitchell.
Ask your chapter chair for a letter of recommendation.
Add proof of written or practical tests and your cost breakdown.
Send the packet in by the March due date.

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Checked Oct 31, 2026 against Northwest Section of The Ninety-Nines's page. We list scholarships we think are relevant for our program, not every one out there. Deadlines and amounts can change, so confirm them there before you apply.

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