The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is aware that the cost associated to entering the aviation industry can be a burden to students and apprentices. To enphasise the importance of new technical people entering the regional aviation industry we have arranged partnerships with member organisations to award scholarships to individuals meeting the critera to assist them completing their studies.

   Overview

Currently their are four scholarships available through the RAAA each year. These are the:

• Jeppesen Scholarship (2 awarded annually), and
• Michelin Scholarship (2 awarded annually)

   Jeppesen Scholarship

Funded by Jeppesen Australia, the Scholarship is valued at $2,500, and is intended as an encouragement to the continuing education of promising young Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics) Engineers. Funds will be made available in mid year and may be used to assist with meeting the cost of studies, books and materials, or for accommodation and travel expenses directly related to attending the course.

Download Jeppesen Scholarship Application Form (requires Adobe Reader to view)

   Michelin Scholarship

Funded by Michelin Australia, the Scholarship is valued at $2,500, and is intended as an encouragement to the continuing education of promising young Aircraft Maintenance (Airframe) Engineers. Funds will be made available mid year and may be used to assist with meeting the cost of studies, books and materials, or for accommodation and travel expenses directly related to attending the course.

Download Michelin Scholarship Application Form (requires Adobe Reader to view)

   Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for scholarships include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Applicants must be in their second year of studies in the year the scholarship is awarded
• Applicants must be gainfully employed in the aviation industry in their application field
• Academic progress
• Course attendance
• Progress in and contribution to the work place
• Special awards or achievements
• The benefits offered by receiving scholarship assistance

All applications will be judged by a panel comprising senior members of the RAAA, Jeppesen Australia, and Michelin Australia. The decision of the judges is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

It is a condition of the Scholarship that the successful applicants provides a report to the RAAA at the completion of the Scholarship. This report is to include details of how the awarded funds were used in support of his/her education and training.

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship please download and complete the appropriate application from the links above and forward it with all supporting documents to the RAAA. Applications must be received by the RAAA by the closing date.

   2007 Scholarship Winners

• David Ashby - National Jet Systems, Cairns
• Edward Eliezer - BAE Systems Australia, RAAF Base Pearce
• Jonathan Beale - Royal Aero Club of WA (Inc), Jandakot
• Edward Coote - Qantaslink, Tamworth