Student Awards

Empower leaders of tomorrow

Founded in 2006 by Michel Dubarry, then President Europe & North Africa at Rolls-Royce International, the USAIRE Student Awards invite students from around the world to work on a specific topic every year that addresses challenges of the aerospace, defence, space or high-technologies industries.

Only the 5 best submissions are awarded. The ranking is established by a jury of professionals. Join the competition!

2023 Student Awards
Paris Air Show 2035
Your Perspectives on the Show

Award Winners

Winner 2023

Paul Gourtay & Laora Malet

Sciences Po Paris

Previous years
Student Awards Topics

Topic 2023

Paris Air Show 2035: Your Perspectives on the Show

Under the patronage of Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Head of International at Airbus

Topic 2022

The future of industry to government relationships in civil and defence aerospace

Under the patronage of Emmanuel Chiva, Head of French Armament Procurement Agency (DGA)

Topic 2021

What aviation for tomorrow’s world?

Unveiled by Jean-Baptiste Djebbari (French Minister of Transportation)

Topic 2020

Be Green, Keep Flying!

Unveiled by Anne Rigail (Air France)
in partnership with Paris Air Forum 2020

Student Awards Alumni
Network

Finalists and laureates are invited to join ORAJe
Organisation des Rencontres Aéronautiques de la Jeunesse –,
the alumni association of the contest, which develops relationships
between industry leaders, young professionals and students.