Australian RMIT University Aviation Academy Partners with Leidos Australia to Offer Aviation Scholarships in 2025

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia– RMITwill again partner with Leidos Australia to offerscholarships to students completing anaviationdegree in 2025.The program will be expanded to offer more than $150,000 across sixscholarships, to bolster the pipeline of highly skilledaviationprofessionals in Australia.

Amber Kennett, who was amongthis year’s inauguralscholarshiprecipients, undertookspecialised flight training, site visits and mentorship opportunities.

“When I first started studying, I wasn’t aware of the many different career paths that are available to me. The Leidosscholarshiphas really allowed me to consider other streams within the industry, as alternatives to airline flying,”she said.

“Thescholarshiphas also offered opportunities to connect with industry professionals and a range of experiences, including special mission training flights.”

Thescholarshipis just one ofRMIT’s industry partnerships inaviation, ensuring students have greater study options, stronger skillsets and broader career pathways.

“We want to help address workforce challenges and futureproof theaviationindustry, which is why we’re ensuringRMITgraduatesare ready for jobsin Australia and across the region,”RMITAviationAcademy Director Lea Vesic said.

“We’re excited to further expand our investment in this important partnership withRMIT, which is ultimately an investment in our future aviators,”Leidos Airborne Solutions Vice President James Woodhams said.Source: RMITPhoto Credit: RMIT