FlyingVizsla Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 The following AWPA Scholarships & Awards close on various dates in March. Application forms at http://www.awpa.org.au/scholarships-and-awards-2/application-forms-2 AWPA SA/NT Branch Memorial Incentive Award 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 resident of SA or NT, hold current AWPA membership and have belonged to the SA or NT branch of AWPA for at least 2 years. Value: variable. Applications close on 1 March 2012. The Nancy-Bird Walton Memorial Trophy Donated by the family of the late Nancy-Bird Walton To be awarded 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. Closing date for nominations is 10 March 2012. 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 and a resident of Australasia. Membership of AWPA is not necessarily a requirement. Perpetual trophy and personal memento. Applications close 21 March 2012. Gliding Award This award is made for the most meritorious gliding flight by a female glider pilot during the previous year, or for an outstanding contribution to the advancement of gliding in Australia. Membership of AWPA is not a requirement. Perpetual trophy and personal memento (Albatross) Applications close 18 March 2012. The AWPA RA-Aus Student Pilot Scholarship (two) Sponsored by Aero Refuellers To provide financial assistance to two female RA-Aus student pilots to complete their Pilots Certificate. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 hours total flying time in powered aircraft. Membership of AWPA is a requirement. Value: Up to $1,000 on a ‘dollar-for-dollar’ basis. Applications close 21 March 2012. Soaring Scholarship Sponsored by AWPA To assist a female glider pilot to enhance her cross-country skills. Scholarship funds can be used for, but not limited to, assisting a sailplane pilot with towing charges, glider hire or to cover retrieval costs. Applicants must be a permanent resident of Australia, and hold a silver C badge and a current Glider Medical Certificate. Membership of AWPA is not a requirement. Value: $500 on a ‘dollar-for-dollar’ basis. Applications close 18 March 2012. AWPA WA Branch Aviation Award To assist a female pilot (resident in WA) in gaining her General Flight Progress Test (GFPT) or Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). Membership of AWPA is not a requirement. Value: $1,000 on a ‘dollar-for-dollar’ basis Applications close 31 March 2012. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingVizsla Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Reminder - Scholarships and Awards closing in March (see post above) Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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