Four aviation enthusiasts will continue their aviation careers thanks to the Royal Federation of Aero Clubs (RFACA) and Airservices Australia.
The announcement of the four winners was made at the RFACA dinner in Latrobe Valley this week. The scholarship winners are:
- Harriet Swale - Royal Aero Club of WA
- Joshua Dawes - Alice Springs Aero Club
- Howard Veel - Rockhampton Aero Club
- Alkmini Stefanidis - Royal Victorian Aero Club
The scholarships are part of a three-year sponsorship agreement worth almost $100,000 aimed at identifying the next generation of Australian pilots.
Each winner receives $7700 to subsidise the cost of obtaining a PPL, CPL or Instructor rating.
Airservices Executive General Manager Government and Industry Affairs, Unni Menon, said the scholarships were part of the organisation’s commitment to developing and fostering the Australian aviation industry.
“We are very pleased to support RFACA and contribute to the future of the industry as we encourage people to pursue their dreams and a future in aviation.
“Airservices congratulates the winners of these scholarships, and encourages them to continue their training and obtaining their licences.”
The recipients were awarded the scholarship to allow them to continue their flying training, with two of the recipients working towards their PPL and two working towards their instructor’s rating.