Whirly-Girls International Announces New 2016 Scholarships

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Key Takeaways:

  • Whirly-Girls International announced six new scholarships for 2016 to further women in the helicopter aviation industry.
  • Bristow Group committed to providing five Whirly-Girls with $5,000 each to complete their Commercial Helicopter Pilot training.
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will offer a deserving Whirly-Girl a spot in its Commercial Helicopter Pilot Ground School Course.
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Whirly-Girls International, a non-profit, educational, and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in the helicopter aviation industry, is excited to announce 6 NEW scholarships commitments for 2016.

Bristow Group has committed to financially offer five Whirly-Girls, each $5,000, to aid in completion of their Commercial Helicopter Pilot training. In addition, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has committed to provide a deserving Whirl-Girl the opportunity to enroll in the Commercial Helicopter Pilot Ground School Course.

Bristow Group is a civilian helicopter transport company with global experience and recognition and is a leader in search and rescue services. Furthermore, Bristow owns Bristow Academy, the world’s largest commercial helicopter training service provider.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the nation’s largest, oldest, and most comprehensive aeronautical university and is a leader in aviation education.

The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational, and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation.

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