Brisbane RAAF Memorial Trust Scholarship, Griffith University

Established in 1997, through a gift of $35 000 from the Brisbane RAAF Memorial Trust, the purpose of the Brisbane RAAF Memorial Trust Scholarship is to encourage students applying for, or presently enrolled in a full-time Griffith University undergraduate or postgraduate academic program undertaking, or proposing to undertake studies in the area of aviation. In the case of postgraduate study, students undertaking research, that in the opinion of the selection committee, is relevant to the past and present roles of the RAAF.
Programs of study

Programs of study associated with the scholarship:

• 1028/AVN103 - Bachelor of Aviation
• 5079/AVN502 - Master of Aviation Management
• 5001/AVN501 - Master of Philosophy, School of Aviation
• 6001/AVN601 - Doctor of Philosophy, School of Aviation

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the following criteria:

Undergraduate

• demonstrated past academic merit
• have completed at least 80 credit points of the Griffith Aviation program
• demonstrated involvement in community activities and extra curricular personal achievements
• current full-time student undertaking a undergraduate Griffith Aviation program, or
• applicants applying to study aviation will be required, as part of their entrance procedures to pass a Class 1 Aviation medical test as administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

In the event that a recipient for the Award cannot be differentiated from other applicants following the application of the above criteria, the Selection Committee may also consider the relevance to the aviation area for the applicants’ individual programs of study.

Postgraduate

• An undergraduate academic program or other qualification as deemed appropriate by Griffith University is mandatory.
• Applicants will be required to submit a written proposal to the selection committee detailing their intended subject or area of research.
• Be available to be interviewed by the Assessment Panel.

In the event that a recipient for the Award cannot be differentiated from other applicants following the application of the above criteria, the Selection Committee may also consider the relevance to the aviation area for the applicants’ individual programs of study.
Value and conditions
Scholarship value and conditions

Payment type	Total value	Frequency of payments
Cash	$2500	Paid directly into nominated bank account.

Number of scholarships available

One scholarship is available.

Sponsor

• RAAF (Royal Australian Airforce)

How to apply

To apply for the Brisbane RAAF Memorial Trust Scholarship you must complete and submit the application form below:

• Brisbane RAAF Memorial Trust Scholarship application form (PDF 58k)

Closing date

The current round of scholarships is now closed. Applications will reopen at a later date.