The Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. hybrid Aircraft Dispatcher Course is comprised of two elements: a self-paced online portion and an 8-day classroom session. This course allows you to complete the majority of the coursework online over a four-to-eight-month period. Once you complete the online requirements and pass the FAA Airman Knowledge Test, you will spend 8 days at our training facility in Houston, TX to complete the practical portion of your training. Your FAA Practical Test will be scheduled following the successful completion of the 8-day classroom session. Please plan on being in Houston a few extra days to complete the practical test. There are no experience-based prerequisites for taking this course. Participants must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, have a high school diploma or GED, and have a government-issued identification showing they are at least 23 years old. The scholarship does not include travel, transportation, lodging or meals. Students are responsible for paying the two FAA testing fees. Students must register within 90 days of receipt of the scholarship. Once registered, students have one year to complete all online training requirements and the onsite session based on availability of class dates. All applicants must be current WAI members with an expiration date of March 30, 2026 or later. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation. Letters should not be from family members. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Women in Aviation International for more information.