Swetman Aviation Education Fellowship

The Fellowship Fund was established in 1994 by Flight Lieutenant Ronald Charles Swetman DFC DFM, RAFVR (Retd) to foster aviation education and interest among young people in Western Australia.

Value of the Fellowship

• One (1) Fellowship of $5,000 will be awarded to a candidate chosen by the Fellowship Selection Panel.
• One (1) Award of $2,000 will be awarded to the second placed candidate. 
• One (1) Award of $1,000 will be awarded to the third placed candidate.  

The Fellowship and both Awards recipients will also receive:

• 12-month complementary Associate Membership to raafa
• Opportunities to participate in unique, curated experiences and VR sessions at raafa’s Aviation Heritage Museum.  

Important Dates, Documents and Information

Eligibility

The applicant must be a student aged between 15-20 years, an Australian citizen or resident, residing in Western Australia, and undergoing or about to undergo an approved Western Australian aviation education program. Past recipients have undertaken flight, engineering and other aviation related training.