RAAA

APPRENTICE

SCHOLARSHIPS

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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 criteria to assist them completing their studies.

  


Overview

    Currently their are 2 apprentice scholarships available through the RAAA each year. These are the:

    • RAAA Jeppesen Apprentice Scholarship, and

    • RAAA Michelin Apprentice Scholarship



RAAA Jeppesen Apprentice Scholarship



Download Jeppesen Scholarship Application

Funded by Jeppesen Australia through the Jeppesen Aviation Foundation, one (1) Scholarship will be awarded annually valued at $5,000, and is intended as an encouragement to the continuing education of promising young Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics) Engineer who is in their second year when the scholarship is awarded. 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 RAAA Jeppesen Apprentice Scholarship
      Application Form

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Applications close 30 June 2010



RAAA Michelin Apprentice Scholarship



Download Michelin Scholarship Application

Funded by Michelin Australia, one (1) Scholarship will be awarded annually valued at $5,000, and is intended as an encouragement to the continuing education of promising young Aircraft Maintenance (Airframe) Engineer who is in their second year when the scholarship is awarded. 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 RAAA Michelin Apprentice Scholarship
      Application Form

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Applications close 30 June 2010



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.

 

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