I fully agree with adwjenk.
Its your decision BUT;
There are no sponsorships in European aviation at this time.
CTC whilst good in their early days, are extreemly difficult to get into and most who do are mature and well educated usually with a degree.
Right now they are finding great difficulty in placing their students because of the cutbacks in the industry.
Oxford Aviation Academy are offering selection assessments on a regular basis, so why not pay the money and see if you have what it takes to enter a course this or early next year.
Some will say that its too expensive and you can do just as well at GAPAN, but the two day selection will give you great insight into yourself and your chosen career. A very well considered debrief is given at the end of the two days.
Should you not get through they identify your weak areas and give advice on how to improve.
Then you might go to uni and take an associated aviation degree.
However after 3 years you will still be in the same situation you are today, but with a degree and probably you will have a higher level of maturity.
Finally there may be a stronger upturn in the industry after you finish in 5 years from now.
But even then sponsorship's will not be out there for the taking they will be very hard to come by.
Today there are no real sponsorships when you look into the terms and conditions offered by the companies.
Should you wish for further information send me a private message.