Commemorating a Milestone with an Opportunity The Tampa Bay Aviation Association is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Girls Achieving Leadership in Aviation (GALA) Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to supporting young women who are passionate about pursuing careers in the aviation industry. Whether you are just beginning your journey or already making strides in your aviation career, we encourage you to apply.
Eligibility To be considered for the GALA Scholarship, you must:
We welcome applications from those interested in the following fields:
Other career fields will be considered, so long as they are principally aviation related. Additionally, student pilots who are currently in flight training for any certificate are strongly encouraged to apply. Scholarship Awards Scholarships of up to $5000 each will be awarded. The number of scholarships and the amount awarded will depend on available funding and the number of qualified applicants. The application window for the 2024 scholarships is May 31st - August 28th. Our committee will be conducting interviews with eligible candidates during the month of August, after which successful applicants will be notified by September 6, 2024. Winners will be recognized, and their scholarships officially awarded at the 10th annual Girls in Aviation Day Event at Sheltair’s Tampa International Airport facility on September 21st, 2024. We are thrilled to support the next generation of female aviation leaders and look forward to receiving your application. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at galascholarship@tampaairport.com. Full details are in the application, which can be downloaded here.
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