RVAC announces Mobil Aviation Flying Scholarships

The Royal Victorian Aero Club in conjunction with The RAAF Association's Victorian Division Foundation has announced four flying training scholarships for 2011.

Open to would-be pilots Australia-wide and valued at approximately $6900 each, the four scholarships will take the successful candidates through to the GFPT stage of the Private Pilot Licence and are an ideal entry point for those seeking a long-term career or recreational participation in aviation.

The scholarships are predominantly sponsored by Mobil Aviation, The RAAF Association’s Victorian Division Foundation, the Royal Victorian Aero Club and the 460 Bomber Squadron Scholarship Trust.

“The scholarships recognise the contribution that young Australian aircrew have made in the defence and development of Australia and the spirit, determination and values shown by these young men and women in the past,” the RVAC says. “This is the 13th year of the RVAC’s scholarship program and to date 27 young men and women have been able to realise their long-held dream to fly.”

To qualify for the scholarships, applicants need to be Australian citizens, aged between 17 and 25 years and satisfy all terms and conditions outlined in the application form, which can be picked up in person by visiting the RVAC.

Applications close July 23 and scholarship winners will conduct all their training from Moorabbin Airport, although that didn’t stop a Canberra resident winning one of the scholarships last year and completing his GFPT in a two month stay in Melbourne.

To contact the RVAC for further enquiries email flying@rvac.com.au or phone (03) 8586 7777. To read more about last year’s winners of the RVAC Mobil Aviation Flying Scholarships click here.