Despite what EU legislation might say, your age (35? Last year it was 28 in a post??) not your appearance, is against you to join any sponsored scheme and that was before C-19 became a show stopper, and will remain so for some significant time.
Whilst you are not too old to succeed with the training, you will find it somewhat harder than someone ten year younger. Why is it only now that aviation appeals to you as an occupation?
Realistically the modular route would be your only viable option. Get the Class One Medical as your first task if you intend to proceed.