• STUDENT APPLICATIONS CLOSE 8am Monday 24th August 2026

    This award recognises a year 12 student that can demonstrate a keen interest in becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. The winner will receive a scholarship (value up to $5,000) which will cover the student contribution for 12 months formal training, including all the theory and off-the-job practical components of a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics, Mechanical or Structures/Mechanical) at the institution of their choice commencing during 2027 along with a medallion and a certificate. Each remaining finalist will receive a $100 gift card and a certificate.
  • Who can apply?

    This award is open to year 12 students enrolled in an Aerospace Gateway to Industry School. The student is not required to study any aerospace subject. Previous winners in any award category are ineligible to reapply for the same category.
  • Judging

    Please note that each completed application form, including any personal information provided, will be shared with judging committee representatives. The committee will review a student video presentation and written letter submitted by the applicant along with any supporting comments from a teacher.
  • This award is open to students enrolled in an Aerospace Gateway to Industry School. Please select your school name from the list below
  • This award is open to year 12 students.
  • Please provide your best email contact. Please DO NOT provide your school email address.
  • Please provide your best phone contact number.
  • A video presentation (using Vimeo or YouTube), prepared by the student, no longer than four minutes. In this video the student must explain: o What interests you most and why do you aspire to become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer? o What type of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer do you aspire to be (Avionics, Mechanical or Structures/Mechanical) and why? o Why are you a suitable recipient of this scholarship?
  • A letter (no more than 300 words) to yourself in 5-10 years’ time. You might like to include: o Where do you see this career taking you in the future? Where do you see yourself? o What does success look like to you? o Any advice, or reminders, you want to give your future self?
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