The Wings for Val Foundation awards scholarships through Women in Aviation International (WAI) to young women pursuing ambitious aviation careers as a way to carry on the legacies of Navy Lieutenant Valerie Cappelaere Delaney and Navy Lieutenant Commander Lyndsay Evans.
From a highly competitive pool of applicants, we select scholars who embody many of the same characteristics as Val, Lyndsay, and other strong, fearless women in the military aviation community. Importantly, we look for candidates with a passion for flying AND for serving others in their own communities. The funds go directly to the winner’s flight school, and we also provide travel assistance to attend the annual WAI Conference to accept the award in person and take advantage of all the conference benefits.
Beyond just the funding, our scholars gain a supportive network among fellow recipients, our family foundation and other female aviators to encourage them along their journeys. They add to the collective strength of all female aviators and help inspire future generations of women in aviation and young leaders in any field. Read more details about our scholarship offerings below.
2026 scholarship winners have been awarded!
They will be celebrated at the 37th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Dallas, Texas, from March 19-21, 2026.
How To Apply
Look for 2027 scholarship applications later this year. You must be a WAI member to apply. For more information, go to: http://www.wai.org/scholarships .
Address specific questions about Wings for Val scholarships to Doreen Cappelaere at doreen@wingsforval.org.
