@JohnnyPharm
Unfortunately for me, GAPAN was my first and last stop in terms of financial assistance. I could apply for more scholarships I suppose (GAPAN invited me to apply again next year), but time is marching on and the odds of selection are never in your favor. If I want to make any progress towards my PPL/Instructor rating and beyond, I've concluded it will need to be done under my own steam.. and so be it. I suspect that paying your way teaches you to really appreciate what you have when you finally make the grade.
That said, I'm sure no one around here is dumb enough to turn down the opportunity of free flying if offered it
Cheers
RC