Scholarships and Awards
Scholarship applications are now open for 2011. Please ensure you are using the correct application form with a 2011 closing date - all forms have now been updated.
Please note: all scholarships have eligibility requirements. Ensure you meet the minimum requirements before applying. Only applications that are correctly filled out will be considered.
Just by your involvement in flying you could be eligible for one of the following awards:
If you could do with some financial assistance with your flying, you might be eligible to apply for one of the following scholarships:
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AWPA Flight Training Scholarship (sponsored by Airservices Australia)
- Mary O'Brien Silver Wings Award
- Mitzi Farr Scholarship (new)
AWARDS
The Nancy-Bird Walton Memorial Trophy
Donated by the family of the late Nancy-Bird Walton
This trophy is for the most noteworthy contribution to aviation by a woman of Australasia. Membership of AWPA is not a requirement. Nominations must be received in writing, with a seconder.
Forward applications to the National Vice President, six weeks prior to the AGM.
View the Nancy Bird Trophy application form.
Contact: Neva Cavenagh-Doble
Email:
Sir Donald Anderson Trophy
Donated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Three trophies awarded to the top three women pilots considered to have made the most meritorious academic progress towards the achievement of professional aviation qualifications, as dictated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). CASA has also allocated monetary awards to each of the three places.
Applications are not required as the awards are determined from exam results.
Mrs. Harry (Lores) Bonney Award
Donated by the late Mrs. H B Bonney
To be awarded to a woman who completes a record breaking flight or valiant attempt at such, or who represents Australia at World Championship level, or who undertakes a legitimately recognised flight of significance in the spirit of Lores Bonney's record-breaking achievements.
The applicant must be female, a resident of Australasia, and need not necessarily be a member of AWPA.
Trophy and personal memento.
Applications close one month prior to the AGM.
View the award Criteria and download the Nomination form.
Note: the completed nomination form can be lodged only by current AWPA members. The nomination form may be posted, faxed or emailed to the award contact (below) using the address information in the member's handbook.
Contact: Val Dennis (QLD).
Gliding Award
This is awarded for the most meritorious gliding flight carried out during the previous year, or an outstanding contribution to the advancement of gliding in Australia.
Membership of AWPA is NOT a requirement and it is open to female pilots ONLY.
Trophy and personal memento (Albatross)
Download an application form.
Applications close 8th of April 2011.
Contact: Michelle Lappin (Vic)
Phone: 0407 839 238
Email:
AWPA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Lady Casey Scholarship
This scholarship is to assist an AWPA member to obtain an Instructor or Command Instrument Rating, either fixed wing or helicopter, in furtherance of a career in aviation. In 2010 the scholarship will be valued at $7,000 paid on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis to offset up to 50% of the costs of the rating. Criteria include being a permanent resident of Australia, hold a current Australian CPL and have been an AWPA member for at least two years.
Download the application form.
Applications close at 5pm on the 31st of January annually.
Contact: Rhonda Tulk (QLD).
Email:
1974 Memorial Grant
Donated by AWPA Victorian Branch
This award is to provide assistance towards the cost of a Night VFR Rating. Requirements for applicants are:
- must be female;
- a permanent resident of Australia;
- hold a current private licence with a minimum of 100 hours;
- not currently training for Night VFR.
Membership of AWPA is not a requirement.
As this scholarship was donated to assist a PPL pilot, preference will be given to applicants not intending to proceed to a CPL.
Value: $1,000 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis.
Applications close at 5pm on the 31st of January annually.
Contact: Jacqueline Milroy (VIC)
View the 1974 Memorial Grant guidelines.
View the 1974 Memorial Grant application form.
The Freda Thompson and Claire Embling Aviation Award
Donated by the late Claire and Ken Embling.
To assist in the advancement of practical and/or theoretical training.
Requirements for applicants are:
- must be female;
- a permanent resident of Australia;
- have a minimum of 50 hours in a powered aircraft; and
- the recipient must use the award within 12 months.
Value: $1,000 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis.
Applications close at 5pm on the 31st of January annually.
Contact: Theresa Macdonald (VIC).
Email:
View the Freda Thompson Aviation Award application form.
AWPA W.A. Branch Aviation Award
This award is to assist a female pilot (resident in WA) in gaining her General Flight Proficiency Test (GFPT) or Private Pilot's Licence (PPL). Membership of AWPA is not a requirement.
Value: $1,000 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis
Contact: Lindsey Price (WA)
Email:
View the WA Branch Aviation Award guidelines.
Download the WA Branch Aviation Award application form.
AWPA S.A./N.T. Branch Memorial Incentive Grant
To financially assist a current South Australian/Northern Territory AWPA member, in any commendable aviation endeavour.
Applicants must:
- have a current Aviation Medical
- be a current member of AWPA and reside in S.A. or N.T
- have belonged to the S.A. or N.T. branch of AWPA for a minimum of 2 years
Value: variable.
Applications close annually on the 1st of March.
Contact: Anna Wakelin (SA President).
Email:
View the S.A./N.T. Branch Memorial Incentive Grant application form.
Nancy Wells Award
Donated by the Ninety Nines Inc. Australian Section
This award is provided to assist a member of the 99s or AWPA in defraying costs of CASA exam fees, study material and equipment associated with the attainment of licences or ratings required for a career or commercial involvement in aviation.
Requirements for Applicants: must be a member of the Ninety Nines or AWPA.
Value: $300
Applications close 6 weeks prior to the 99’s AGM in May 2011 – please refer to the application form.
Contact: Senja Robey.
Email:
View the Nancy Wells application form.
AWPA Flight Training Scholarships
Sponsored by Airservices Australia
Four scholarships to assist four women with flight training costs associated in gaining any level of flying proficiency from the General Flying Progress Test (GFPT) stage through to a Commercial Pilots Licence. Applicants must be a member of AWPA and be at least 16 years old.
Applicants who have not yet obtained their GFPT must have at least five hours of flight training experience and be a member of AWPA at the time of application.
Applicants who have passed their GFPT and are training for their PPL or higher must have a minimum of six months membership of AWPA at the time of application.
Visit the more information link below for full terms and conditions. Applications MUST be submitted electronically in PDF format and the original posted to be received by 5pm on the 31st of January.
Value: up to $8,000 for each scholarship. The funds will be awarded in the following manner:
Pre GFPT/PPL recipients:
- $6,000 paid on submitting training receipts
- $1,000 on attaining GFPT
- $1,000 on achieving PPL
- $6,000 paid on submitting training receipts
- $1,000 on attaining all CPL subjects
- $1,000 on achieving CPL
View more information and the application form.
Contact: Neva Cavenagh Doble - AWPA National Vice President
Email:
Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory
Sponsored by Air BP
One scholarship is offered, for a female CPL holder, to provide assistance towards the cost of an ATPL theory course.
Applicants must hold a current Australian CPL with a minimum of 300 hours total time, and a pass in the IREX theory examination.
Value: $1,000 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis.
Applications MUST be submitted electronically in PDF format and the original posted to be received by 5pm on the 31st of January annually.
Find out more information on the ATPL theory scholarship.
Download an application form for the ATPL theory scholarship.
Contact: Neva Cavenagh Doble - AWPA National Vice-President
Email:
PPL Charts and Documents Award
Sponsored by Airservices Australia Publications
Two awards are available, each consisting of provision of the geographically relevant charts and documents required for a Student Pilot to facilitate the navigation phase of their PPL training. The awards are provisionally to be one female and one male, however the award should be given to the most worthy applicants regardless of gender. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 hours flight time and a pass in the Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) theory exam.
Value: $550 each (inclusive of GST)
Applications MUST be submitted electronically in PDF format and the original posted to be received by 5pm on the 31st of January annually.
Find out more information on the PPL Charts and Documents scholarship.
Download an application form for the PPL Charts and Documents scholarship.
Email:
NSW 2000 Edna Grose Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all eligible members of the Australian Women Pilots' Association and may be used for fixed wing, rotary wing, gliding or balloon flight. The intended use of the scholarship could include initial twin endorsement, tail wheel endorsement, constant speed endorsement, retractable endorsement, Flight Review, PPL training, CPL training, Private Instrument rating (PIFR), float plane endorsement, GPS endorsement, cross country gliding rating, aircraft type endorsement.
This list is not exhaustive and is for guidance only.
Note: This scholarship is not intended to be used to obtain a Command Instrument Rating (CIR), Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) or Night Visual Flight Rules rating (NVFR). It is intended that the scholarship be used for the attainment of one qualification only.
Applicants must meet these requirements: minimum 12 months membership of AWPA, hold a current medical, have completed GFPT (or equivalent for gliding or ballooning) or higher, hold the appropriate licence or rating to undertake the proposed flight training, and for PPL, CPL or PIFR, passes in the appropriate theory examinations (evidence to be provided).
Value: $2,000 on a dollar-for-dollar basis
Closing date for applications is the 31st of January annually.
Contact: Kerry Nolan (NSW).
View the NSW 2000 Edna Grose application form.
Mary O'Brien Silver Wings Award
To assist a woman of 45 years or more with ab-initio training, PPL, CPL, Aerobatic or PIFR training.
Requirements for applicants: open to any female pilot who is a permanent resident of Australia and is at least 45 years of age. The successful applicant will be required to join AWPA if not already a member.
Value: Up to $1,000 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis
Applications MUST be submitted electronically in PDF format and the original posted to be received by 5pm on the 31st of January annually.
Contact: Neva Cavenagh-Doble
Email:
View the Mary O'Brien Silver Wings Information and Application form.
Basic Aerobatics Rating
Sponsored by AWPA National Committee
One scholarship to be awarded annually to a woman pilot with a minimum of 150 hours total time, to provide assistance towards the cost of a Basic Aerobatics Rating.
Value: $1,000 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis.Applications MUST be submitted electronically in PDF format and the original posted to be received in writing by 5pm on the 31st of January.
Find out more information on the Basic Aerobatic Rating scholarship.
Download an application form for the Basic Aerobatic Rating scholarship.
Contact: Neva Cavenagh Doble - AWPA National Vice-President
Email:
RA-Aus Cross-country Endorsement or Instructor Rating
Sponsored by some AWPA ACT members and friends.
One scholarship available to a women who already holds an RA-Aus Pilot Certificate, to assist with either an RA-Aus Cross-country Endorsement or an RA-Aus instructor Rating.
Value: $1,000 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis. The successful applicant will be required to join AWPA if not already a member.
Find out more information on the application form. Applications close on the 31st of January annually.
Contact: Margaret Fisher
Phone:
0438402085
Email:
Soaring Scholarship
Sponsored by AWPA
To assist a Sailplane pilot to enhance cross country skills, providing funds to cover retrieval costs. Applicants must be a permanent resident of Australia; hold a silver C badge and a current Glider Medical Certificate. Membership of AWPA is NOT a requirement and it is open to female pilots ONLY.
Value: $500 on a ‘dollar-for-dollar’ basis.
Find out more information on the Soaring scholarship.
Download an application form for the Soaring scholarship.
Applications close on the 8th April 2011
Contact: Michelle Lappin (Vic)
Phone:
0407 839 238
Email:
Roma 2008 Award
Sponsored by AWPA Queensland
To provide assistance towards the cost of a Flight Review or IFR renewal for either a fixed wing or helicopter pilot. Requirements for applicants are:
- must have held AWPA membership for a minimum of 12 months as at the closing date; and
- must hold a current medical certificate.
Two awards are available:
- The first award is for Queensland members only.
- The second is available to a member from any other State or
Territory of Australia.
Value: $500.00 for each award, paid to the training organisation on receipt of invoices
Applications close at 5pm on the 31st of January annually.
Download an application form for the Roma 2008 award.
Note: this new scholarship originated from the Roma 2008 national AWPA conference.
Contact: Cheryl Arentz (QLD)
Email:
The Mitzi Farr Scholarship
Sponsored by the family of the late Mitzi Farr
This scholarship is designed primarily to allow a woman over 35 and living in the country, to gain a flying qualification. It is open to any female pilot or aspiring pilot who is a permanent resident of Western Australia. Membership of AWPA is not a requirement.
The intended use of the award may include one of the following - training up to 1st solo, GFPT, PPL, CPL, night rating, aerobatic endorsement, retractable endorsement, tail wheel endorsement, Flight Review. The award is open to fixed wing, rotary, ballooning and gliding enthusiastists.
Value: Up to $1,000 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis.
Download an application form for the Mitzi Farr scholarship.
Applications close at 5pm on the 28th February 2011.
Contact: Lindsey Price (WA)
Email:
The AWPA RA-Aus Student Pilot Scholarship
Sponsored by Aero Refuellers
These two scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance for female RA-Aus student pilots to complete their Pilots Certificate.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 5 hours total flying time
- must be a member of AWPA before applying
Value: Up to $1,000 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis.
Applications MUST be submitted electronically in PDF format and the original posted to be received by 5pm on the 31st January.
Find out more information on the AWPA RA-Aus Student Pilot scholarship.
Download an application form for the AWPA RA-Aus Student Pilot scholarship.
Contact: Neva Cavenagh Doble - AWPA National Vice-President
Email:
PLEASE NOTE: Awards/Scholarships on a ‘Dollar for Dollar’ basis
Awards and Scholarships that are on a ‘dollar for dollar’ basis require the applicant to pay 50% of her training costs. Therefore the recipient contributes the same amount to her training, till the value of the award is expended.
If you would like any further information on our awards and scholarships please fill out our Further information form.
Australian Women Pilots' Association
Application forms
- The Lady Casey Scholarship
- Nancy Wells Award
- Basic Aerobatics Rating
- Mary O'Brien Silver Wings Award
- RA-Aus Cross-country endorsements Award
- Soaring Scholarship
- Roma 2008 Award
- Mitzi Farr Scholarship
- AWPA RA-Aus Student Pilot Scholarships