Scholarships and Awards

The Phoebe Omlie Award

This scholarship is presented in recognition of Phoebe Jane Fairgrave Omlie (November 21, 1902 – July 17, 1975) who was the first female to receive an FAA aircraft mechanic’s license in 1927. Phoebe helped show the world that women were just as capable as men in repairing and maintaining aircraft. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt considered Phoebe Omlie to be “one of eleven women whose achievements make it safe to say the world is progressing”.

Awards in the amount of $500-$5000 may be used towards the purchase of tools or school tuition.

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Provided by: 

Jim and Alice Rice FAA Test Fees Grant 

Provided by: 

There are six awards, each providing the recipient with two (2) vouchers to cover costs for the general, airframe, and/or powerplant written tests required for mechanic certifications. Vouchers are good for one year from date of issuance. Value of each award is $350. 
*Not eligible for refunds on testing fees.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for any award, applicants must be enrolled in an FAA part 147 school (or foreign equivalent). Participation as a competitor in the Aerospace Maintenance Competition is not a requirement for eligibility, but will be a consideration made by the selection committee.

Scholarship applications must include:

• A current transcript,
• Two letters of recommendation, and
• A minimum 250 word essay on the candidate's career ambitions, and the importance of Phoebe Omlie's contributions to aviation.  

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Applications will be reviewed by TechForce and the Aerospace Maintenance Council’s Scholarship Committee. Awards will be announced and presented at the AMC award ceremony on April 11, 2024 in Chicago.

Donations in support of the award are welcome, for more information visit support-the-phoebe-omlie-scholarship.html.

How to Apply

Scholarship applications will be processed through TechForce. Please complete all five steps below to submit your application.

1. Click the "Apply Now" button below, create/log into your TechForce Network account  
2. Click "Scholarships"
3. Click the green "Apply for Scholarships" button
4. Complete the General Application - click "Submit"
5. Complete the Aerospace Maintenance Council (AMC): The Phoebe Omlie Award supplemental questions - click "Submit" 

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Any questions about the application process can be sent to info@techforce.org. 

Applications will be accepted through February 15, 2024.

***The application portal will be closed for maintenance December 9 - 17. Please check back on the 18th to submit your application. ***

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