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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.



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



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



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



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)

Email

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

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