10 or 15 years ago one particular Melbourne school encouraged their girls to pursue science subjects by offering (effectively) a Private Pilot's licence course.
Two of my nieces chose the course; one loved it but saw her future elsewhere, the other loved it and joined the Air Force. Unfortunately she didn't ultimate become a Pilot (incredibly disappointing to her at the time) but now has a rewarding and challenging career associated with the Defence Department.
Yes, by all means encourage and assist any girl to seek a flying career wherever possible. However at any and every progressive step along the way, those girls should not receive any benefit that is not available to any person with the same ambition; gender selective, financially selective, race selective……you could go on and on.
To use a sporting analogy. It's a little like AFL clubs seeking the best talent. The AFL provides a variety of pathways for young players to develop and supports them in numerous ways specific to their circumstances. However, the moment they are ready to play at a senior level it's their ability and their likelihood to succeed that determines if they'll make it, not who they are or where they come from. Pilot recruitment should be no different.