GAPAN (The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators) has updated its web pages, now with details of its bursaries and scholarships for 2009. This remarkable and well-respected organisation is offering PPL scholarships, Flight Instructor ratings, and instructor bursaries for Multi-Engine, Aerobatics and Instrument Ratings.
Every year there are a few posters who admit that they never bother to apply as there are far too many applicants. I can testify that, whilst there will undoubtedly be many competitive applicants, the only way to be certain of the outcome is not to enter; it still amazes me that there were only ~100 applicants for last years J N Somers scholarship!
I for one would like to commend GAPAN for offering such scholarships during a time when finances are hard, and aviation is most in need of such a generous helping hand.
I'm sure Flying Lawyer will post more details in due time. Until then, the website is
Scholarships 2009
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