2026 AWPA Scholarship Applications

1974 Memorial Grant (VIC AWPA)
Date of Initial Issue of Current Licence/Certificate*

DayMonthYear
Date
Date of most recent flight review*

DayMonthYear
Date
Essay - 1974 Memorial Grant*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Name, phone number, and email address of two aviation referees*
Please attach signed copies of references from your referees*

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Please provide details of your estimated costs*

Advanced Flight Theory ATPL Aeroplane Scholarship
Essay - Advanced Flight Theory ATPL Aeroplane*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Provide evidence of CPL or CPL exam completion*

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Advanced Flight Theory ATPL Helicopter Scholarship
Essay - Advanced Flight Theory ATPL Helicopter*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Provide evidence of CPL or CPL exam completion*

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Advanced Flight Theory CPL Helicopter Scholarship
Essay - Advanced Flight Theory CPL Helicopter*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information

Air bp ATPL Theory Scholarship
Total flying hours in the last 6 months*
if none, enter 0
Ratings or endorsements held*
Describe your flying occupation/activity*
Personal referee name, phone number, and email address*
Aviation referee name, phone number, and email address*
Essay - Air bp ATPL Theory*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Declaration

I understand that the Australian Women Pilots’ Association and Air bp will accept no liability whatsoever during the scholarship period should I be the successful applicant. Additionally, if my application proves to be successful, I consent to AWPA releasing to Air bp my name and town or suburb of residence for the purposes of promoting Air bp sponsorship.
I accept the above declaration*

Accept

Airservices Flight Training Scholarship
Education - Are you a student?*

Yes - SecondaryYes - TertiaryNo
Name of High School*
Which year will you be in during 2026?*
Name of tertiary institution (university, TAFE, etc)*
Course and year enrolled *
Attach a copy of your most recent results, eg grade attainment, school report, etc *

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Name of the Part 141 or 142 flying school you are training with*
Address of the Part 141 or 142 flying school you are training with*
Phone number of the Part 141 or 142 flying school you are training with*
Name of the HOO/CFI of the Part 141 or 142 flying school you are training with*
Please indicate which category of scholarship you are applying for*

Category 1Category 2
Cross country hours - dual*
Cross country hours - in command*
Aircraft types flown*
Endorsements
CASA exams/tests attempted and results
Provide certification from your Chief Pilot or HOO/CFI that you have completed five hours cross-country flight time as pilot in command*

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Please attach a recent reference from a flying instructor or other aviation person who can attest to both your character and personality and your interests and aspirations in regard to aviation*

Do not ask relatives or any other person connected to you personally to provide this reference. Recommendation letters must bear the date on which they were written, be signed, and include the length of time the referee has known you and in what capacity. This reference should be from one of your referees listed at the beginning of this application
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Essay - Airservices Flight Training*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Declaration

I hereby certify the information in this application is true and correct. I acknowledge and accept that neither Australian Women Pilots' Association nor Airservices Australia or their respective office bearers, members or employees, will be under any liability whatsoever during any phase of the scholarship arising from or in any way relating to the scholarship or the training pursued by me, should I be awarded this scholarship. Additionally, in the event of my application being successful, I consent to AWPA releasing to Airservices Australia my name, age, town or suburb of residence and a photograph of myself, for the purposes of promoting Airservices Australia’s sponsorship. I understand that if my application is successful, and I accept a scholarship, I will be required to commit to conditions of the scholarship as described in the application documentation and my letter of confirmation.

In particular I understand that:
- The term of the scholarship ends on 30 June 2027
- AWPA membership must be retained throughout the period of the scholarship
- Any funds not used by me during the term of the scholarship will be forfeited
- A final report prepared by me is required at the end of the scholarship term.
I accept the above declaration*

Accept

Formation or Aerobatic Endorsement (Aeroplane) Scholarship
Hours in the last 12 months - Dual*
Hours in the last 12 months - In Command*
Aircraft types and endorsements*
Date PPL (or equivalent)attained*

DayMonthYear
Date
Name of HOO/CFI of Flying School/Club you usually fly with (if applicable)
Please attach a recent letter of recommendation from a referee who can attest to your ability to undertake successfully either an Aerobatic or Formation Endorsement - preferably the HOO/CFI of the flying school/club at which you are active or your flying instructor is from*

Do not ask relatives, partners, or spouses to provide this reference
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Essay - Formation or Aerobatic Endorsement*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Referee name, phone number, and email address*
Declaration

I hereby certify the information in this application is true and correct. I acknowledge and accept that neither AWPA nor RAAF or their respective office bearers, members or employees will be under any liability whatsoever during any phase of the scholarship arising from or in any way relating to the scholarship or the training pursued by me, should I be awarded this scholarship.

Additionally, in the event of my application being successful, I consent to AWPA releasing to RAAF my name, age and town or suburb of residence, occupation and photograph or other likeness for the purposes of promoting RAAF’s sponsorship and to the RAAF publicly releasing the same information for the purposes of publicity in relation to the RAAF sponsorship.
I accept the above declaration*

Accept

RAAF Navigation Component Scholarship
Are you a student?*

YesNo
School or Tertiary Institution, include year and course enrolled in*
Please upload copies of your education results*

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If you enrolled with a Part 141 or 142 flying school, please provide the school's name, address, contact number, and HOO/CFI name
List CASA aviation tests and exams you have gained
List aircraft you have flown and endorsements
Please attach a recent, signed letter of recommendation from a referee (someone who is not a relative or personal connection) who can attest to both your character and your aviation interests and aspirations. See information form for more details needed for this letter.*

The letter of recommendation should come from either the HOO/CFI of the flying school at which you are active (preferable) or your flying instructor. Recommendation letters must include the length of time the individual has known the applicant and in what capacity. Specific examples should be used to describe the attributes of the applicant
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Essay - RAAF Navigation Component*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Referee name, phone number, and email address*
Declaration

I hereby certify the information in this application is true and correct. I acknowledge and accept that neither AWPA nor RAAF or their respective office bearers, members or employees will be under any liability whatsoever during any phase of the scholarship arising from or in any way relating to the scholarship or the training pursued by me, should I be awarded this scholarship.

Additionally, in the event of my application being successful, I consent to AWPA releasing to RAAF my name, age and town or suburb of residence, occupation and photograph or other likeness for the purposes of promoting RAAF’s sponsorship and to the RAAF publicly releasing the same information for the purposes of publicity in relation to the RAAF sponsorship.
I accept the above declaration*

Accept
Proof of first solo flight*

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SA-NT Memorial Scholarship
Essay - SA-NT Memorial*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information

AWPA WA Branch Aviation Award
How long you have resided in Western Australia*
Essay - WA Branch Aviation Award*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Upload two written references; one from an instructor with whom you have flown and one from a personal referee (cannot both be from your flying school)*

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Di Goodwin Scholarship
Have you held AWPA membership continuously for the two years immediately preceding 31 January 2026?*

YesNo
Position(s) held in AWPA (if any) and dates
Other scholarships awarded and when
Highest Licence held*
Last BFR or proficiency check (as applicable)*
Hours flown in last 12 months, include Dual, PIC, Total, Single Engine and Multi Engine*
Date IREX successfully completed OR Date PIFR examinations completed*

MonthDayYear
Date
Evidence of pass results for IREX or PIFR examinations*

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Name and address of flying club/school (part 141 or part 142 approved) of choice for training*
Essay - Di Goodwin*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Upload a short resume*

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Aviation referee name, phone number, email address, and relationship to applicant*
Declaration

I hereby certify the information in this application is true and correct.

I understand theexpectation that, should I be successful, I will remain a financial member of the Australian Women Pilots’ Association for the two years following receipt of the scholarship.

I acknowledge and accept that neither the Australian Women Pilots' Association nor their officebearers or members will be under any liability whatsoever during any phase of the scholarship arising from or in any way relating to the scholarship or the training pursued by me, should I be awarded this scholarship.

I acknowledge that the decision of the panel is final and no correspondence relating to the decision will be entered into.
I accept the above declaration*

Accept

Gliding Award
Upload confirmation that you are a current member of the Gliding Australia and a gliding club, include validity dates of membership*

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FAI Gliding Certificate No. (Green Book)*
A Date:   Date
B Date:   Date
C Date:   Date
Silver C Date:   Date
Gold C Badge: Date:   Date
Diamond Goal:   distance height
Diamond C Badge No.:   Type a label   Date:   Date
Diplomas:
Records:
Other aviation qualifications:
Hours (fixed wing / rotary wing / motor gliding)
Dual:
PIC:
S/E:
M/E:
You must be recommended for this award by a Gliding Australia Instructor, CFI/HOO, NGS Instructor, or higher qualified representative of Gliding Australia and they must sight and sign your essay and sign below as recognition of recommendation.
Recommended by
Name: *
Gliding Australia number: *
Contact phone number: *
Upload your essay signed by the person stated above*

Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
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Kelair Women of the Sky
Date of Issue of Current Licence*

DayMonthYear
Date
Date of last flight review*

DayMonthYear
Date
Essay - Kelair Women of the Sky*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Name, phone number, and email address of two aviation referees*
Upload references from your two referees*

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Copies of 7 CASA CPL exam passes*

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Maroomba Airlines
Essay - Maroomba Airlines*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information

Mary O'Brien Silver Wings Award
Licence Type and Date of Issue*
Ratings/Endorsements Held
Upload Referee’s written confirmation verifying applicant’s flying experience*

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Essay - Mary O'Brien Silver Wings*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Referee name, phone number, and email address*

Merlene Smith Scholarship
Licence(s) held and dates awarded*
Endorsements/ratings*
If in training, name and address of flying school
If in training, HOO/CFI name and phone details
For student pilots, CASA tests/exams achieved
If studying full time, name of school/institution and course enrolled in
Referee name, phone number, and email address*
Please attach a recent letter of recommendation from your flying instructor, HOO/CFI or other aviation professional. The letter must be dated and signed by the referee. Do not ask relatives, partners or spouses to provide this reference*

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Essay - Merlene Smith*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Declaration

I hereby certify the information in this application is true and correct. I understand that the Australian Women Pilots’ Association and Riga Medical will accept no liability should I be the successful recipient of this scholarship.

In the event of my application being successful, I consent to AWPA releasing to Riga Medical my name, age and town or suburb of residence for the purpose of promoting the Riga Medical sponsorship.

I understand that if my application is successful, and I accept a scholarship, I will be required to commit to conditions of the scholarship as described in the application documentation and my letter of confirmation.

In particular I understand that:
- The term of the scholarship ends on 30 June 2026
- AWPA membership must be retained throughout the period of the scholarship
- Any funds not used by me during the term of the scholarship will be forfeited.
I accept the above declaration*

Accept

Michelle Lappin Memorial Helicopter Scholarship
Date of Issue of Current Licence/Certificate*

DayMonthYear
Date
Date of last flight review*

DayMonthYear
Date
Name and Address of Flying School/ Club you usually fly with (if applicable)*
Essay - Michelle Lappin Memorial*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Upload cost projection*

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Name, phone number, and email address of two aviation referees*
Upload signed references from named referees*

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NSW 2000 Edna Grose Scholarship
Other relevant aviation information and other Qualifications*
Please outline what the funds would be used for*
Length of Membership of AWPA*
Essay - Edna Grose*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Upload a copy of the result slips for theory examinations (as applicable)

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Upload a cost estimate from the proposed flying school or organisation providing the training*

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Soaring Scholarship (AWPA)
Upload confirmation that you are a current member of the Gliding Austrlalia and a gliding club, include validity dates of membership*

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FAI Gliding Certificate No. (Green Book)*
A Date:   Date
B Date:   Date
C Date:   Date
Silver C Date:   Date
Gold C Badge: Date:   Date
Diamond Goal:   distance height
Diamond C Badge No.:   Type a label   Date:   Date
Diplomas:
Records:
Other aviation qualifications:
Hours (fixed wing / rotary wing / motor gliding)
Dual:
PIC:
S/E:
M/E:
Essay - Soaring Scholarship*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information

The Freda Thompson and Claire Embling Aviation Award (donated by the late Claire & Ken Embling)
Date of Issue of Current Licence/Certificate*

DayMonthYear
Date
Date of last flight review*

DayMonthYear
Date
Projected costs*

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Essay - Freda Thompson and Claire Embling*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Please provide 2 signed references (from listed referees)*

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The Lady Casey Scholarship (AWPA)
Which rating are you applying for*

Instrument ratingInstructor rating
Have you held AWPA membership continuously for the two years immediately preceding 1 January 2026?*

YesNo
Position(s) held in AWPA and dates*
Number of AWPA state activities in the past year: *
Number of AWPA state activities attended in the past year: *
Other scholarships awarded and when*
GFPT/RPL date achieved*

DayMonthYear
Date
PPL (if applicable) date achieved

DayMonthYear
Date
CPL (if applicable) date achieved

DayMonthYear
Date
Hours flown in in the past 12 months
Dual:   *
PIC:   *
Total:   *
MPPC:   *
RU:   *
Instrument flight time:   *
Simulator:   *
Date of last instrument proficiency check

DayMonthYear
Date
Last BFR (if applicable) date completed

DayMonthYear
Date
Instructor rating (if applicable)
Grade:
Date achieved:   Date
Total hours instructing:   Number
Name and address of flying club/school (part 141 or part 142 approved) of choice for training*
Date IREX or PIRC successfully completed*

DayMonthYear
Name, phone number, email address, and relationship to applicant of one aviation and one general reference*
Upload a short resume*

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Essay - Lady Casey*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information
Declaration

I hereby certify the information in this application is true and correct. I understand the expectation that, should I be successful, I will remain a financial member of the Australian Women Pilots’ Association for the two years following the scholarship term.

I acknowledge and accept that neither the Australian Women Pilots' Association nor their office bearers or members will be under any liability whatsoever during any phase of the scholarship arising from or in any way relating to the scholarship or the training pursued by me, should I be awarded this scholarship.

I acknowledge that the decision of the panel is final and no correspondence relating to the decision will be entered into.
I accept the above declaration*

Accept

AWPA Conference Attendance Scholarship

For attending the 2026 AWPA Conference in Airlie Beach
Essay - Conference Attendance*
Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words outlining your response to the criteria outlined in the scholarship information

Declaration

I hereby certify that the information in this application is true and correct.

I acknowledge and accept that, should I be awarded any scholarship, the Australian Women Pilots’ Association, their respective office bearers, or members, will not be under any liability whatsoever during any phase of using the grant funds.

Australian Women Pilots' Association
ABN 61 009 026 279
I accept the above declaration*

Accept
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AWPA 2026 Scholarship Application

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1974 Memorial Grant (VIC AWPA)

Advanced Flight Theory ATPL Aeroplane Scholarship

Advanced Flight Theory ATPL Helicopter Scholarship

Advanced Flight Theory CPL Helicopter Scholarship

Air bp ATPL Theory Scholarship

Airservices Flight Training Scholarship

Formation or Aerobatic Endorsement (Aeroplane) Scholarship

RAAF Navigation Component Scholarship

SA-NT Memorial Scholarship

AWPA WA Branch Aviation Award

Di Goodwin Scholarship

Gliding Award

Kelair Women of the Sky

Maroomba Airlines

Mary O'Brien Silver Wings Award

Merlene Smith Scholarship

Michelle Lappin Memorial Helicopter Scholarship

NSW 2000 Edna Grose Scholarship

Soaring Scholarship (AWPA)

The Freda Thompson and Claire Embling Aviation Award (donated by the late Claire & Ken Embling)

The Lady Casey Scholarship (AWPA)

AWPA Conference Attendance Scholarship