• Fuel Her Flight Fall/Winter 2026/2027 Scholarship Application Form

    Fuel Her Flight Fall/Winter 2026/2027 Scholarship Application Form

    Application Deadline - August 15th, 2026

  • Fuel Her Flight Initiative Scholarship Eligibility & Description

    The Fuel Her Flight Initiative, presented by the Femme Forward Flight Foundation Inc., supports ambitious women pursuing transformative study abroad experiences that expand cultural understanding, academic growth, and global opportunity.

    This scholarship is designed to help remove financial barriers associated with international education and empower students to pursue their goals with confidence. It includes:

    • Roundtrip airfare assistance to and from the study abroad destination
    • Access to 24/7 mentorship and support while abroad
    • Opportunity to receive weekly stipends in exchange for submitted journal entries as part of our Jetsetter Journal documenting your study abroad experience and personal growth journey

    Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified on or before the 30th of August 2026 for Fall Semester or December 1st for Winter Semester.

    Eligibility Requirements
    Applicants must:

    • Identify as female
    • Be a current U.S. citizen
    • Have a valid U.S. passport (cannot expire within 6 months)
    • Be enrolled at an accredited college or university
    • Be accepted into an accredited study abroad program prior to receiving funds
    • Be entering or currently studying as a junior, senior, or graduate student during the study abroad term
    • Demonstrate academic commitment, leadership potential, and a passion for global learning
    • Preference may be given to students participating in:
      • Language immersion or foreign language coursework abroad
      • Programs emphasizing cultural exchange, international leadership, or global engagement

    Recipients will be selected based on the strength of their application essay, academic and extracurricular involvement, study abroad goals, and demonstrated financial need or personal motivation.

  • If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

  • I. Personal Data

    Tell us about yourself
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  • Optional Informations 

    Information regarding ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, parent's place of employment, area of study, etc.)

  • Gender*
  • Are you a US citizen?*
  • Please check your veteran status.*
  • Please check your status at the time of application.*
  • Are you a first generation college student?*
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  • Have you already been accepted into an accredited study abroad program? Please note that if you select "No", you will not be selected as a candidate.*
  • Would you like to be considered for the Fall 2026 semester flight scholarship?*

  • What continent are you studying abroad in? (Select one below)

     

  • Study Abroad Program*

  • II. College / University Information

  • Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university?*
  • Is this a 2 year or 4 year school?*

  • III. High School Information

  • Have you graduated high school?*

  • The Fuel Her Flight initiative scholarship is only eligible for students already accepted into an accredited university's study abroad program. Eligible applicants must be current sophomore students and above. College Freshmen and high school students are not eligible at this time.

  • IV. ACT Information

  • ACT/SAT scores are not required for scholarship eligibility. However, providing an ACT/SAT score can increase the likelihood of your selection as compared to other candidates.

  • All scholarship applicants reporting an ACT/SAT score will be asked to provide official verification.

  • V. For 2 Year Transfer Students Only

  • VI. Extras

  • Femme Forward Flight Foundation Inc. administers scholarships designed to offer aid to students that represent unique characteristics. Please check each of the qualifiers below that apply to you. This data may increase your likelihood of qualifying for selected scholarships. Please note, if you are awarded a scholarship based on any of these qualifiers, you will be asked to produce documentation verifying your unique eligibility.

  • Have you ever received a scholarship?*
  • Do you plan to transfer to another college and complete a 4-year degree?*
  • Do you have a disability?*
  • Are you a GED recipient?*
  • Have you traveled outside of the United States before?*
  • Were you born outside of the United States?*
  • Were your parents born outside of the United States?*
  • In addition to a scholarship, would you like to be considered for future co-op opportunities (working part-time for tuition support with a company relevant to your major)?*
  • Will you be studying a language course while abroad?*

  • VII. Essay

  • Please submit an essay of 500–750 words responding to the following:

    At the Femme Forward Flight Foundation, we believe travel and global experiences have the power to expand perspectives, build confidence, and create meaningful opportunities for young women pursuing their dreams.

    In your essay, please share:

    1. Why studying abroad is important to you and how international travel aligns with your personal, academic, and career goals.
    2. What you hope to gain from a study abroad experience, including cultural, educational, or professional opportunities.
    3. How the Fuel Her Flight Initiative scholarship would help remove financial or personal barriers to pursuing your goals.
    4. How you plan to use your experiences abroad to make an impact in your community, future career, or the lives of others.
    5. Any academic achievements, leadership experiences, extracurricular involvement, community service, personal challenges, or life experiences that make you a strong candidate for this opportunity.

    We encourage applicants to write authentically, reflect thoughtfully on their aspirations, and share how global experiences can help fuel their future.

  • Please ONLY include your essay here. No other documents will be viewed in this file upload except essay submissions. Please submit all other required documents below in the file upload section.

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  • VIII. File Uploads

  • Please include high school transcript, up to date college/university transcripts and study abroad acceptance letters below.

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  • IX Applicant's E-Signature

  • By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct, not AI generated, and that you are the person completing this application. If it is found that your essay has been plagarized or assisted by AI, you will be excluded from any and all future scholarships by our foundation. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

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    Femme Forward Flight Foundation Inc.

    501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

    EIN: 41-2634765

    9 Tanner Street Ste 100

    Haddonfield, NJ 08033

    FemmeForwardFlightFoundation@gmail.com

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