| Applications open | Monday 07 September 2026 |
| Applications close | Friday 23 October 2026 |
| Total value | $3,000 |
| Duration | Once off |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand Citizen |
| What best describes me | Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Aviation, Graduate Diploma in Aviation |
| College | College of Engineering and Information Technology |
| Type of scholarship | High achiever/academic |
The scholarship is awarded annually to two high achieving students enrolled concurrently in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot) and the Graduate Diploma in Aviation.
Value: Each scholarship is worth $3,000.
The payment will be made in one instalment following Semester 1 census date.
For more information please contact:
A/Prof. Paul Lee, Program Director for the Aviation Programs.
paul.lee@adelaide.edu.au
Eligibility
Eligible programs include:
Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot) (BAVIA), and the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (GDAVI) concurrently.
Essential Criteria for applicants include:
- Be a current student studying full-time in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot) and the Graduate Diploma in Aviation at Adelaide University.
- Must be an Australian citizen, Permanent Residents of Australia, Holder of Permanent Humanitarian Visa.
- be in the second or third year of their degree in Semester 1, 2026
- Have completed a minimum of 42 units in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot major) and achieved a minimum of a credit average (GPA of 5 or above) in their program
- Have completed a minimum of 8 units in the Graduate Diploma of in Aviation.
Selection criteria
- Submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing how receiving this scholarship will assist you in achieving your career aspirations in the aviation industry. You might include your interest in aviation, commitment to becoming a pilot and your career objectives.
The applicant’s academic student history, flying training history including lesson reports and instructor’s comments and observations will also be considered.
Important information
Two scholarships will be awarded each academic year: One for a student in their second year and one in their third-year level of degree, each valued at $3,000 for one year.
The successful applicants will also receive complimentary membership to the Australian Federation of Pilots and access to the Leading Edge mentoring program.
Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.
How to apply
Online via mySchoarshipsContact us