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FEMALE GRANT

According to a report by Oliver Wyman in 2021, women make only 5% of pilots and 3% of maintenance technicians in aviation globally. The Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) in 2019 state that only 4.6% of leadership positions in aviation are held by women. Also, in 2018, a survey by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) revealed that women represent 22% of the total workforce in Business Aviation, but only 10% of the flight crew and 4% of the technical staff.

However, despite the slight improvement, these statistics show that women are still underrepresented in most roles in aviation, especially the technical and operational fields. NIA seeks to increase female representation in the aviation industry in Africa in line with the IATA 25 by 2025 global initiative for the aviation sector. NIA is committed to supporting women pursue aviation roles and careers with the provision of funding through grants.

Apply for our various grants aimed at supporting girls and women seeking to pursue a life and career in the aviation industry.

 

BESSIE COLEMAN GRANT: Young Aviators Flying Program

OVERVIEW
To provide women aspiring to be pilots with flight trainings and proficiency required to enable them obtain an ICAO-recognized Pilot Licence. 
ELIGIBILITY
Nationality & ResidencyAfrican/Resident within the specified region
Minimum Age16 years
QualificationA valid class II medical certificate at the start of the program
BENEFITS
  • A richly-rewarding career in the air transport industry.
  • Attractive salary and benefits
  • As a pilot, you get the opportunity to travel around and explore the world.
DURATION2 years
REGION (AFRICA)West/South/East

 

CAPTAIN CHINYERE KALU: Aviation Instructor Grant

OVERVIEW
 This grant is available for females already in aviation who wish to advance their career as an instructor.
ELIGIBILITY
Nationality & ResidencyAfrican/Resident within the specified region
Minimum Age16 years
QualificationExperienced Aviator
BENEFITS

This program will teach trainees to:

  • impart required information  competently, logically and with enthusiasm.
  • training students professionally and with confidence.
  • provide insight into common problems and challenges which the trainee instructor may face.
DURATION3 days
REGION (AFRICA)South

 

ZANAIB AL-OBEID YOUSSEF: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Grant

OVERVIEW
This grant is for a diploma course  to prepare females seeking to pursue aviation maintenance careers on the principle, operations and maintenance of airframe system components and structures.
ELIGIBILITY
Nationality & ResidencyAfrican/Resident within the specified region
Minimum Age16
Qualification (Aircraft  Frame Option)O. N. D. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Qualification (Avionics Option)O. N. D. or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
BENEFITS
  • High paying salary and perks during peak time.
  • High Demand
  • A challenging job and exciting opportunities
DURATION24-30 months
REGION (AFRICA)North/West/East

 

ELEANOR JOYCE WILLAIMS: Air Traffic Controller Grant

OVERVIEW
This grant is available for females aspiring as Air traffic controllers; a highly specialised field for professionals who authorise and control flights to ensure safe and orderly flow of air traffic. 
ELIGIBILITY
Nationality & ResidencyAfrican/Resident within the specified region
Age18
QualificationWASC/GCE or equivalent with minimum of five (5) credits including  physics, mathematics and English language
BENEFITS 
  • High demand in the industry
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Highly transferable skills.
  • High pay rates and perks
  • Opportunity to work in different locations around the world
DURATION45 Weeks
REGION (AFRICA)West/East 

TIMELINE

  • Monday *** | Applications Open
  • Friday ***| Applications Close
  • Thursday *** | Recipients Notified
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