Dare County Regional Airport
Manteo, NC

900 feet above the airport
Nags Head coastline in the background

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Hello those of you who dream of one day becoming a pilot!

When I talk to people who say that they would really love to one day learn to fly, most of the time their main concern is finances.  Of course it is, FLYING IS EXPENSIVE:(  However, don't let this discourage you...there are SO many resources out there to help you obtain the funding you need to learn to fly & the most awesome thing about it is that a lot of it is FREE MONEY!  All you have to do is show an interest and dedication to flying and we could find you the funding you need. 
I've included some of the sites I found that had scholarships available but when I started looking I couldn't believe how many of them were out there! 
GOOGLE Scholarships for pilots or funding for pilots or for the ladies GOOGLE scholarships for women pilots
It's amazing what out there!  If you don't have access to a computer a lot, please let me help you to find what you need!  (252)489-8165
jenny@obxairplanes.com

Marion Cole Memorial Scholarship!
"Marion Cole loved the world of aviation, and the world of aviation loved Marion Cole. Sadly, Marion Cole passed away in 2011.  This scholarship honors and continues the legacy of the man known as “The Master.” --

http://ww.icasfoundation.org/scholarships_marioncole.htm

Scholarships for all pilots!

Here is a site that has several scholarships available with applications to download.  Most of the scholarships that are out ther require that you send progress reports to the scholarship committees during your training.  Of course we will be happy to help you with produce these progress reports.
Young Eagles Scholarships!
I noticed when I was checking out the Young Eagles site that some of the scholarships are out of date.  Please contact me (Jenny) @ 252-489-8165 and I will help you find the most appropriate scholarship suited to where you are in your training!

And here is another site to apply for an aviation scholarship!
Central Florida Aerospace Academy Foundation!and here is the link to dowload the application:
http://www.cfaaf.com/CFAAF_Application.pdf

Scholarships for Women Aviators available!
Women in Aviation is offering scholarships for ladies out there wanting to become pilots!
This particular scholarship isn't available until August but it's just something to keep in mind.
http://www.wai.org/education/2012scholarship_app.pdf
WAI (Women in Aviation International) is hosting their annual conference from 3/8/12 until 3/10/12 in Houston, Texas.  It's sure to bring great ideas and even more resources for women student pilots.

Also the 99s.   The 99s is another international women's aviation group.  They have many scholarships available.  Check out this site. http://www.santaclaravalley99s.org/about/scholarships.html !!