Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Varies
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
In memory of Francesca Norris, who was a dedicated and respected flight instructor, ISA+21 awards two scholarships each year to aspiring female airline pilots. Even though Francesca’s dream of becoming an airline pilot was not realized, this scholarship will advance many women on a path to reach that dream. The Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship is for advanced flight instructor training programs and will assist women pilots in a career that Francesca loved.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
Since 2019, ISA+21 has awarded over $85,000 to 13 women in honor or Francesca Norris.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Hold an FAA Commercial Pilots License or equivalent
- In pursuit of a career as an airline pilot
- Hold a current first class medical certificate
Conditions:
- Only one Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship Award is allowed in a lifetime
- Applicants may apply for both the FNMS & ISA+21 Financial Scholarship in a given year
- Applicants may apply as many times as they wish
- Training will be conducted at US Aviation Academy or approved flight school
- Funds will be paid directly to the approved training organization
- The winner is responsible for travel, housing, and personal expenses during training
- Open to female applicants, as indicated on their pilot certificate
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Aviation Studies
Locations
Worldwide
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Nov 2025
Submit required documents by email.
All applications will be assessed by the Scholarship Committee for eligibility.
Scholarship entries are due November 1st of each year.
The scholarship winner is announced in March of each year.
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