Supporting Women in Aviation: Our Career & Leadership Development Grant

AAUW member Jean Evans with awardees Laura Ivanova, Ellen Massey, Rachel Huff-Wagenborg, and Denise Smith at the 2025 Hawaiʻi Aviation Expo

AAUW Honolulu has long supported women pursuing careers in aviation and other male-dominated fields, and that commitment continues today through our Career and Leadership Development Grant. Applications are open now, and we warmly encourage women in aviation to apply.

This grant supports professional development, certifications, training, and leadership opportunities across all fields, including aviation.

Continuing a 35-Year Legacy

This renewed focus follows the conclusion of the Tweet Coleman Aviation Scholarship, which supported women pilots in Hawaiʻi for 35 years through the generosity of its namesake and benefactor, Tweet Coleman. AAUW Honolulu was proud to steward this scholarship alongside Tweet, and we remain deeply grateful for the lasting impact her giving had on women in aviation across our islands.

Tweet Coleman, Linda Weiland, Janet Morse, Carol Riley, Nobi Butin, Clarice Young were key players in the Aviation Scholarship

A Letter from Tweet Coleman

"For the past 35 years, it has been my privilege to support AAUW through the scholarship program. Education and opportunities for women have always been close to my heart, and I am grateful for the many lives that have been touched through this support.

At this time, I have decided to conclude my contribution to the AAUW scholarship and direct my giving to the Florida Aviation Network, a charity closer to my home state and personal mission. This was not an easy decision, as I continue to value AAUW's vital work and the impact it has made.

Please accept my heartfelt appreciation for the opportunity to partner with AAUW over these many years. I wish the organization continued success in empowering women through education and advocacy."

With gratitude, Tweet