Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship
The Alaska aviation community recently lost a beloved local pilot, Hannah Dollick.
Hannah was a Part 135 pilot and General Manager of a large flight school in Alaska. A passionate aviator, Hannah spent years exploring Alaska’s wilderness by air, sharing her love of flying and Alaska with others. Hannah profoundly impacted many lives and helped countless aspiring pilots further their own aviation careers.
The Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Hannah and continue her legacy by supporting self-motivated and passionate female pilots through their own flight training.
Any female Alaska resident who has a love of aviation and wants to begin and/or continue flight training may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Awarded funds are able to be used for flight training at the following schools: ACME Cub Training, Alaska Float Ratings, Alaska Floats & Skis, Angel Aviation, Arctic Flyers, Alyeska Helicopters, Birch Creek Aviation, Blue River Aviation, Kenai Aviation, Land and Sea Aviation.
To apply, respond to the essay questions below about your background, your love for aviation, and any ties to Alaska aviation. Please also submit a copy of your resume.
1. Please walk us through your aviation experience up to this point. (I.e. flight hours, licenses/ratings, training, if applicable)
2. What are your long-term aviation goals and how do you plan to achieve them? What would you put this money towards? Where do you intend to do your flight training?
3. Can you share a specific moment in your life that solidified your desire to become a pilot or work in the aviation industry?
4. What is the biggest lesson you've learned in aviation?
5. What personal qualities or skills do you possess that you believe will contribute to your success in aviation?
6. How do you plan to engage, mentor, and support other aspiring aviators in your community, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds?
7. How has your time in Alaska influenced your decision to pursue a career in aviation? Can you discuss the importance of general aviation in Alaska, particularly in rural and remote areas?
8. Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about you.
Winners and Finalists
October 2025
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The application deadline is Sep 17, 2025. Winners will be announced on Oct 17, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 17, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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