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WIA Foundation The Women in Aerospace Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. All contributions to the organization are deductible to the full extent allowed by law. WIA Foundation Annual 2012-2013 ScholarshipDeadline extended to February 15, 2012 At least one award of $1000 will be given to a rising senior in college, to be applied to the 2012-2013 academic year. Eligibility Requirements:
The scholarship recipient will be honored at WIA Awards Banquet held in Fall 2012. 2012 WIA Foundation Scholarship Application is now online! Women in Aerospace Foundation Inc. WIA Announces Scholarship Recipient for 2011-2012 School Year
Washington, DC – The Women in Aerospace (WIA) Foundation, Inc., is delighted to announce Ms. Salvador A. Valdes as the recipient of the WIA Foundation Scholarship. Ms. Valdes, a senior in aerospace engineering at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied to the 2011-2012 academic year. Ms. Valdes is a private pilot, avid motorcyclist, poet, and undergraduate researcher in the aerospace controls lab at UCLA. Her journey to become an aerospace engineer took a nontraditional path. Late in high school, inspired by her physics teacher, Ms. Valdes recognized her desire to set goals, learn, and solve challenging problems - all characteristics of an engineer. Without the typical high school preparation, she worked her way through community college, earned her private pilot license, and transferred to UCLA where she is at the top of her class with one of the strongest work ethics as noted by her references. Sal is clearly a risk taker who trusts in her own ability to succeed and produce high returns," said Debra Facktor Lepore, WIA Foundation President. "She has an honest and refreshing outlook on the hard work it takes to become an aerospace engineer, and she finds joy in tackling obstacles rather than seeing them as a burden." The WIA Foundation scholarships are funded by generous donations of individuals and corporations around the aerospace industry. The WIA Foundation Board, WIA Board, WIA officers, and several companies have made a commitment for ongoing financial support. The WIA Foundation Endowment Fund will create a stable, long-term source of income to fund this annual scholarship and enable gradual expansion for additional scholarships and higher dollar values. In addition, the WIA Foundation offers Named Gifts for an individual, family, or corporation to recognize a special person, organization, or achievement through a scholarship or specific educational program. "The WIA Foundation is investing in the next generation of women in aerospace," Lepore said. "The incredible response to our scholarship application, from so many high caliber young women pursuing technical skills that are much needed in our industry, inspires great confidence for our future workforce." The scholarship will be presented at the 26th Annual WIA Awards Banquet on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. This event draws over 300 people to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of women throughout the aerospace community. Click here to view the press release. Sections:
WIA Foundation BackgroundFounded in 2009, the Women in Aerospace (WIA) Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit, tax-exempt educational organization created with three missions:
The Foundation partly accomplishes its purpose by providing scholarships to women who study engineering, math or science at the undergraduate level, and thereby (i) encourage women to enter careers in the aerospace field, (ii) expand women's opportunities for leadership in aerospace, and (iii) increase women's visibility in the aerospace community. To that end, the WIA Foundation will award a $1000 scholarship per year to a woman who is a rising senior in college studying engineering, math or science, thus encouraging women to enter careers in the aerospace field. To contribute to the WIA Foundation or for further information, please contact the WIA Foundation at info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org or 202-547-0229. WIA Foundation Financial GoalsThe current financial goals of the WIA Foundation are twofold:
To contribute to the WIA Foundation or for further information, please contact the WIA Foundation at info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org or 202-547-0229. WIA Foundation Scholarship InformationThe WIA Foundation is pleased to provide scholarships to women interested in a career in the aerospace field to pursue higher education degrees in engineering, math or science. One or more awards will be given each year to a rising junior or senior in college, to be applied during the upcoming academic year. To be eligible for the WIA Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must be interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace field and be a rising junior or senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering, math or science. An applicant must have completed at least two and a half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application and must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories, and plan to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year. Each applicant must have a college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be female of any nationality. Applications will be available on or about November 1 for the subsequent academic year. The annual Scholarship timeline is as follows: October 1: Announcement and call for scholarship applicants February 1: Applications are due March 15: Scholarship recipient announcement October/November: Scholarship recipient honored at WIA Awards Banquet in Washington, DC. To contribute to the WIA Foundation or for further information, please contact the WIA Foundation at info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org or 202-547-0229. WIA Foundation Scholarship Recipients2011 Recipient: Salvador A. Valdes Click here for more information on Sal Valdes. 2010 Inaugural Recipient: Whitney Lohmeyer Click here for more information on Whitney Lohmeyer. To contribute to the WIA Foundation or for further information, please contact the WIA Foundation at info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org or 202-547-0229. Giving to the WIA FoundationThe WIA Foundation invites you to join an extraordinary group of people and organizations dedicated to the advancement of women in the aerospace profession.Gifts of any amount will make a big difference in the lives of young women pursuing careers in aerospace and will positively impact the future of our industry. Annual gifts to the WIA Foundation make our scholarship program happen. We currently have two giving options available, and invite you to participate in one or both options: The WIA Foundation Endowment Fund:The Endowment Fund supports the success of the Foundation’s programs. By utilizing the interest earned from the Fund, the Foundation maintains a stable, long-term source of income. Your gift to the Endowment Fund allows the Foundation to provide an annual scholarship and enable gradual expansion for additional scholarships and higher dollar values. The Endowment ensures the program continues in perpetuity. Named Gifts:A special perpetual honor, gifts of $30,000 or more may be named for an individual, family or corporation. This is an outstanding opportunity for recognition and tribute. A named gift will ensure recognition of a special person or organization and will also ensure a scholarship or specific educational program meets the mutual interests of the donor, the Foundation, and our community. Please join us in encouraging young women to pursue careers in aerospace by studying engineering, math and science at the college level by making your gift to the WIA Foundation today. To contribute to the WIA Foundation or for further information, please contact the WIA Foundation at info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org or 202-547-0229. Make your check payable to: “WIA Foundation” and mail your donation to: Benefits of Giving to the WIA FoundationIn appreciation for your gift, the WIA Foundation will provide recognition within the aerospace community for all donors. Specifically, you will receive:
To contribute to the WIA Foundation or for further information, please contact the WIA Foundation at info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org or 202-547-0229. WIA Foundation Donor Roll CallThe following organizations and individuals have graciously provided support to the WIA Foundation. In particular the WIA Foundation recognizes the commitment of Women in Aerospace board members and officers – past, present, and future – for their personal contributions in making the Foundation a reality. Organizations:
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To contribute to the WIA Foundation or for further information, please contact the WIA Foundation at info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org or 202-547-0229. WIA Foundation LeadershipThe WIA Foundation Leadership consists of:
To contribute to the WIA Foundation or for further information, please contact the WIA Foundation at info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org or 202-547-0229. Contact Us • Policies • info@womeninaerospace.org |
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