The Kyneton Aero Club flying scholarship will launch in 2023 to support young people with a demonstrated interest in aviation.
A seed donation from the estate of member Colin McAvoy and support from current club members made the scholarship possible.
The program is open to new students and people who have already begun flight training, aged between 16 and 22 years on January 1, 2023.
The scholarship will pay 50 per cent of the cost of each instructional or flying hour, to a maximum total value of $5000. This value will be provided progressively as the training is undertaken.
Training is based on competency rather than hours of study (the RAA Pilot Certificate generally takes between 20-30 flying hours to achieve).
For selection criteria and further details visit the club’s website: kynetonaeroclub.org/wp
