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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 student pilots. To enphasise the importance of new pilots
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.
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Overview
2009 saw the RAAA introduce for the first time Pilot
Scholarships that was further extended in 2010.The scholarships are designed to assist the education of promising young pilots. The
scholarships available through the RAAA are:
RAAA Ansett Aviation Training Pilot Scholarship
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Funded by Ansett Aviation Training it is intended that two (2) scholarships will be awarded as
encouragement to the continuing education of promising pilots. The scholarship winners will
together undergo a complete endorsement in Melbourne Australia on either the Beechcraft Super Kingair B200 or
Fairchild Metroliner III/23 aircraft types. The total cost of endorsement courses will be covered by
Ansett Aviation Training. Either course will take twelve (12) working days and at the completion the
scholarship winners will be endorsed as long as they pass the check ride, which includes three (3)
take off and landings in an aircraft at the completion of the course.
Download RAAA Ansett Aviation Training Pilot Scholarship
Application Form
(requires Adobe Reader to view)
Applications close 15 August 2010
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RAAA Jeppesen Pilot Scholarship
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One (1) scholarship awarded annually. Funded by Jeppesen Australia
through the Jeppesen Aviation Foundation with a value of $5,000,
it is intended as an encouragement to the continuing education
of a promising pilot. 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 advancing their aviation career.
Download RAAA Jeppesen Pilot Scholarship
Application Form
(requires Adobe Reader to view)
Applications close 30 June 2010
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Selection Criteria
Download the application forms, by clicking on the links above, to see the specific selection criteria applicable for the scholarships In addition to the general criteria's of:.
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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