Turning sparks into life-long passions

Solo day (left to right) Lindsay, and her instructor, Sandra — Lindsay (left), Winnipeg, Canada, won the first Fly it Forward® scholarship in 2013

Nearly 78% of the women and girls who attend local WOAW outreach events report that the experience is life-changing. iWOAW’s Soar Onward Challenge motivates participants to take the next step towards joining the industry, without further delays.

Opened to women who discovered aviation or space opportunities as part of the WOAW celebration and are old enough to start training, the Soar Onward Challenge reward the candidates who achieve specific training milestones with prizes or Fly It Forward® scholarships.

To become eligible for the challenge’s prizes or Fly It Forward® scholarships, women:

Must be old enough to start training in their geographical location (no maximum age)
Have no prior exposure to aviation activities before this year’s Women Of Aviation Week
Register on this website as a WOAW Fan or better
Report personal discovery experience by March 12, 2026, midnight. local time
Provide monthly updates of training experience within the WOAW Online Community.

Learn more about Fly It Forward® scholarships.