Rusty.
Bristow sponsorship is a little up in the air (or not ) at the moment. The training school at Redhill closed last year and sponsored training has been moved to Helicopter adventures in the US. Three courses of four sponsored students were scheduled but of those none were given jobs within Bristow,indeed four were sold to Scotia. It may be that they will begin sponsorship again, but if they do, be under no false impessions. It's hard to get on the course and if you do - expect to become a number. On the up side, you get a CPLH and there are worse places to learn the trade than the North sea. (Can't think of any of them off hand).
Good luck! If i can get thru' it anyone can.