WAI Harvard Emerging Leaders Scholarship

Provided by Women in Aviation International (WAI)

September 1, 2026(87 days left)
Varies
60+ min

About this scholarship

WAI Harvard Emerging Leaders Scholarship for high-performing WAI members with leadership aptitude and at least seven years of career experience. For 2027, Harvard applications are included with the general WAI2027 scholarship applications and must be submitted via the WAI scholarship portal. Applications require recommendation letter, 500-word essay, resume, and statement of commitment to course dates.

Quick facts

Award amount

Varies

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

September 1, 2026

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.

Eligibility requirements

7 listed

Current WAI member with an expiration date of June 30, 2027 or later, or join as a new member by August 31, 2026

At least seven years of career experience

Aptitude for leadership / high-performing WAI member

One letter of recommendation (no more than one page; not from family)

One 500-word essay responding to this year's prompt focused on leadership

Professional resume (no more than two pages; no photo)

Statement of commitment to the course dates

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Official scholarship page
https://www.wai.org/how-to-apply

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