The Washington State Chapter of Women in Aviation, International (WAI) offers a scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education in memory of Yukiko Howell. Yukiko taught math, science, and Japanese language for many years at Annie Wright School, a private school in Tacoma, Washington. After obtaining her private pilot certificate, Yukiko taught weekly aviation lessons at her school, including the basics of flying. She advocated aviation in her school lessons, emphasizing math and science proficiency as a means to achieve an exciting aviation career. She used her own flight training and flight experience to motivate her students. Yukiko was a volunteer for the WAI Washington State Chapter scholarship committee and at our local education and outreach events. Applicants must be pursuing higher education towards a STEM career or continuing education STEM classes. STEM careers include, but are not limited to, science, engineering, air traffic controller, avionics technician, dispatch certification, aircraft mechanic, meteorologist, educator for STEM. They must be enrolled in an accredited institution and have experience volunteering in STEM or aviation-related events and/or WAI activities in the previous year. The scholarship must be expensed within one year of receipt and will be paid directly to an accredited program or institution. 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.