they are not stupid and will look at other opportunities which are more attractive
You don't join the RAF for the money. If you want a career out of flying to make money, then there are no prizes for guessing which way to go.
especially when you account for the length of commitment
Last estimate something like £3m to train a FJ pilot (Might be wrong though)
i chose to decline the scholarship because i did not want to do it any more since the commitment seemed too long
I guess it's a good job that you have moved on then?!?
BK