I just stumbled across this website again after looking into it last year. I do have an urge to go for the ATPL scholarship, though im put off by the necessity to have a JAA Class 1 medical before being able to sit the aptitude tests.
That isnt the only issue though as the form states that evidence of progression towards a PPL is a big plus on your application. As someone who cant afford the expense of getting anywhere near a PPL (not in the foreseeable future anyhow) and knowing id undoubtedly be competing against many people with a PPL its slightly offputting to also spend another £330 on a medical that would be no use to me.
But then if you dont try you dont get. I might go and do some begging!