International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship 2026

The International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) is a non-profit association with members in 38 countries, representing 257 major companies and aviation authorities. IAWA is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the aviation and aerospace industries.

• Table of Content
• About Swinburne University
• International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
• International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship

• The scholarship is valued at US$5,000 and a free scholar membership for one year only.
• In addition to the scholarship funds received, the successful recipient will also have the opportunity to attend the annual IAWA conference, fully funded by the IAWA. Find out more about the annual IAWA conference.

International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Courses

• Aviation

Requirements for International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for the International Aerospace Womens Association Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • identify as female
   • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or Australian permanent resident with Humanitarian Visa, or International student
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a commencing or continuing Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2026
   • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
3. Submit a personal statement (maximum 2 pages) or short video (between 1 to 3 minutes) outlining:
   • Why IAWA's mission and the organisations's commitment to Connect, Inspire and Lead throughout your career are important to you.
   • Explain your leadership experiences and share what you have learned through your leadership experiences (e.g through your clubs, work, volunteering).
   • Tell us what you expect to gain from being an IAWA scholarship recipient beyond the financial support (you can hear from past recipients in this video and in this podcast for some ideas). 
4. Submit the following supporting documents:
   • A written reference from a teacher, community leader, or employer.
     Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.
   • Demonstrate leadership qualities such as volunteering, sporting association, part-time work etc
   • An ATAR certificate or academic transcript of any previous study
5. ??Samples of your writing, projects or similar works (e.g. previous essays, group project work, recorded speeches or videos) that highlight your technical skills and/or who you are.
    
6. Complete the 2026 IAWA Scholarship Application Form. (PDF download)

Eligible Courses

The following Aviation courses offered by Swinburne University of Technology:

• Bachelor of Aviation 
• Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Business 
• Bachelor of Aviation Management 
• Bachelor of Aviation Management/Bachelor of Business 
• Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Aviation Management 
• Master of Aviation 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Applicants should complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by 31 May 2026.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance when completing your application, please view the Scholarship Application Help Guide.

Contact: Fees and Scholarships Team, Student Administration

• [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Swinburne University scholarship webpage.