Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced a $60,000 USD funding boost to the American Australian Association’s (AAA) Graduate Education Scholarship program following Indo Pacific 2025. The funding will enable more Australian students to pursue postgraduate studies in the United States in fields critical to Australia’s sovereign capability, including quantum technologies, hypersonics and advanced computational systems. The AAA Scholarship program plays a vital role in fostering academic excellence and strengthening strategic ties between Australia and the United States.
The announcement highlights Northrop Grumman’s commitment to trilateral cooperation, talent development, and advanced technology under AUKUS Pillar II – key themes of Indo Pacific 2025. Northrop Grumman and the American Australian Association are proud to continue their enduring partnership through the American Australian Association – Northrop Grumman Corporation Graduate Education Scholarships – supporting Australian graduate and postdoctoral researchers undertaking cutting edge study in the United States.
Rob Denney, Country Executive for Australia, Northrop Grumman, said: “We’re pleased to extend the reach of the AAA Scholarship program through this funding. It’s a smart investment in the future — empowering emerging Australian talent to contribute to innovation and capability development across both nations.”
Chargé d’Affaires Erika Olson said: “Northrop Grumman and the American Australian Association are steadfast champions of the U.S.-Australia Alliance, fostering enduring connections between our nations. This America250 Scholarship program is a fitting tribute to the United States’ semi quincentennial anniversary, celebrating 250 years of independence by investing in the future of our unique partnership. By supporting bilateral student exchanges, this initiative strengthens the bonds of friendship and understanding between our people in the most impactful way possible — through education and shared experience.”
Steven Marshall, President American Australian Association, said: “The American Australian Association is deeply grateful to Northrop Grumman for their continued partnership and future investment into the next generation of Australian innovators. Education changes lives and this vital support helps bright Australian minds turn ambition into impact — strengthening not only individual potential but enhancing scientific and strategic capabilities that unite our two countries.”
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