If you know anyone who would like to become a professional pilot
or to add to existing pilot qualifications, and needs financial assistance, you might want to tell them about the GAPAN Scholarships and bursaries.
The Scholarships range from fully-funded PPL courses up to the J N Somers Scholarship mentioned below.
The closing date for most Scholarships is Wednesday 9th April 2008.
More information and downloadable application forms can be obtained by clicking on the GAPAN crest :
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2009 J N Somers Scholarship
This Scholarship is for a fully-funded frozen ATPL/ IR,
and includes a JOC/MCC module
- Closing date for receipt of applications is the 13th June 2008.
- The selection process will be carried out this year, and the lucky winner will begin training in Spring 2009.
Further information including a summary of the selection criteria, and a downloadable application form with full details of eligibility, can be found at the link above.
The Scholarship was instigated in 1999.
Since then, all 'Somers Scholars' have secured successful flying jobs with airlines soon after completing their training.
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Tudor Owen