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ScholarshipApplication Form
Recreational Aviation Australia | ACN 070 931 645 | PO Box 1265 FYSHWICK ACT [email protected] | 02 6280 4700
About Recreational Aviation Australia ScholarshipsRAAus is active in supporting the future of aviation in Australia and our scholarships are just one of the ways that we support the industry.
In the past RAAus has focused on young people as part of our scholarship program. For the first time we are now expanding our scholarship opportunities to instructors, maintainers, and people of any age who wish to enter the aviation sector.
Applying for a ScholarshipPlease ensure that you read this form carefully before submitting your application.
Scholarship categoriesScholarships are being offered in four categories and RAAus expects to offer scholarships in all categories, depending on available funds. Applicants may only nominate one scholarship category in any scholarship year.
To assist us in correctly assessing each application please ensure that this form is fully completed before submitting it to our office. If for any reason requested information is not applicable, please mark the form accordingly. There will be specific scholarships for instructors in the powered parachute category should suitable applications be received.
Submitting your applicationApplications can be submitted either electronically to [email protected] (bearing the subject line “Scholarship Application”), or by post to Scholarships, Recreational Aviation Australia, PO Box 1265, FYSHWICK ACT 2609. Please do not fax your application.
Applications must be received no later than close of business on 23 March 2018.
Availability of scholarship fundsFor successful applicants, funds will become available 1 July 2018. Payment for flights and landing fees before 30 June 2018 remain the responsibility of the applicant. Unexpended scholarship funds will generally not be available beyond the scholarship term.
Ineligible Applicants1. Previous recipients of an RAAus or GYFTS scholarship2. Close relatives of current RAAus Board or staff members3. Applicants with foreknowledge that they may, for scholarship purposes, have to undergo instruction or
testing by a relative
Application Evaluation ProcessApplications will be assessed by an independent panel. Applications will be graded solely on the basis of the published selection criteria. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. While the panel’s gradings will remain confidential, applicants are welcome to request feedback.
ScholarshipApplication Form
Recreational Aviation Australia | ACN 070 931 645 | PO Box 1265 FYSHWICK ACT [email protected] | 02 6280 4700
AcquittalScholarship recipients must:1. Complete their training within 12 months of receipt of scholarship funds2. Provide minimum quarterly RAAus flight training school invoices, the final to be received by the RAAus
office no later than 30 June 20193. Provide minimum quarterly logbook entries demonstrating adequate progression (endorsed by their CFI)4. Provide minimum quarterly student progress records demonstrating adequate progression (endorsed by
their CFI)5. Provide scholarship confirmation letter to flight training school
Application Requirements and Selection Criteria
The applicant must:1. Provide a self-authored essay (limit of 1,000 words) on why you wish to learn to fly/instruct/maintain and
how you propose to use the experience (or qualification) so gained
ScholarshipApplication Form
Recreational Aviation Australia | ACN 070 931 645 | PO Box 1265 FYSHWICK ACT [email protected] | 02 6280 4700
2. Justify in your own words (limit of 500 words) the need for financial assistance
3. Supply references (limit of 500 words) from two non-family members (e.g. school teacher, community leader, licensed pilot who has taken you flying, L2, LAME, instructor etc)
Two references attached
4. Be able to demonstrate that you possess an aptitude for flying/instructing/maintenence, either actual (evidenced via student progress records) or potential (evidenced via an independent CFI or equivalent’s written attestation)
Attached
5. Be able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to aviation in general. Evidence of this could take the form of ongoing organisation membership (e.g. Air Cadets), hobbies or school/ education subject selections. Please provide details below.
6. If under the age of 18 years, provide written and signed parental/guardian consent to allow you to undergo RAAus flying training
Attached (if required)
7. If not a holder of a driver’s licence, provide written and signed confirmation (from a parent or guardian if under 18) that the applicant meets the medical requirement for the issue of a motor vehicle driver’s licence
Copy of driver’s licence or written confirmation attached
ScholarshipApplication Form
Recreational Aviation Australia | ACN 070 931 645 | PO Box 1265 FYSHWICK ACT [email protected] | 02 6280 4700
8. Be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa
Evidence attached
9. Unless applying for an Instructor scholarship, applicants must not have been issued with a pilot certificate or licence from RAAus, or any other Australian or International Aviation Body
I have never been issued with a pilot certificate or licence
10. Be a full and financial member of Recreational Aviation Australia (excludes temporary members)
Membership number
ExpectationsRAAus and Airservices expect that scholarship recipients will:
1. Use scholarship funds exclusively for the purposes of covering costs associated with aircraft hire, flying instruction, relevant tools and landing fees within an RAAus Flight Training School
2. Inform RAAus (preferably, in advance) of extenuating circumstances that have (or could) delay or prevent their training progression
3. Use scholarship-funded flying hours and endorsements to support entry into civil or military aviation careers
4. Possess the necessary English language skills and general aptitude to facilitate their education
I have read and acknowledge the above expectations
ScholarshipApplication Form
Recreational Aviation Australia | ACN 070 931 645 | PO Box 1265 FYSHWICK ACT [email protected] | 02 6280 4700
Personal details
RAAus Membership Number Date of birth Age
Last name Title Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss / Other:
Given namesGender Male Female
Residential address
Suburb State Postcode
Postal address (if different)
Suburb State Postcode
Phone (M) Phone (H)
Previous scholarsip applicant Yes No
Type of scholarship you are applying for
Junior flying (under 25 years old) Adult flying (25 and above) Instructor (any age) Maintenance (any age)
Flight Training School where you are/intend training
Applicant Logbook Hours Solo Dual
If applying for an Instructor or Adult flying scholarship please select aircraft type 3 Axis Weightshift Powered Parachute
I, , understand that Airservices Australia (ASA) and Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) will accept no liability during any phase of my scholarship training. In the event of my application being successful, I consent to ASA and RAAus publishing my name, age, town, photograph and training progression details for related promotional and reporting purposes.
Signature Date
Parent or Guardian consent (for applicants under 18)
I, , certify that I fully and unconditionally agree to indemnify ASA and RAAus, its officers, directors and members against all liability resulting from any injury, death or damage that may be sustained by my child while undergoing flying instruction or related scholarship-funded activities.
Signature Date