The Royal Australian Air Force and the Australian Women Pilots Association (AWPA) are calling for applications for their 2016 scholarship program.
The AWPA Navigation Component Scholarship, worth $7000, helps female pilots with the cost of completing the navigation component of a private or commercial powered fixed-wing pilot licence. The AWPA Formation/Aerobatic Endorsement Scholarship of $2500 assists with a formation or aerobatic endorsement.
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Leo Davies said the AWPA scholarships are a positive initiative for encouraging and assisting women to pursue flying careers.
“I understand how expensive and challenging it can be to pursue a career as a pilot, and the Navigation Component Scholarship is designed to help support the fantastic young women who are committed to this great profession,” he said.
“The opportunity to further develop flying skills with a formation or aerobatic endorsement is also significant, which the Formation/Aerobatic Endorsement Scholarship aims to support.
“Air Force is committed to gender diversity, and is proud to sponsor these scholarships. I enthusiastically invite any young female pilots in training to apply.”
Applicants must be aged between 15 and 27, and must be a financial member of AWPA or have lodged a membership application prior to 1 January 2016.
Applications close on 31 January 2016. More information and application forms are available from the AWPA website.