As a fellow member of GAPAN, please allow me to post the following from the Guild's website:. .. ."PPL & FI(R) Flying Scholarships 2002.. .. .The Guild scholarships provide a unique opportunity for people who would like to become pilots or to further their qualifications as pilots. The following scholarships are available for 2002:. .. .Full Private Pilot Licence (PPL) courses. .. .Flying Instructor (FI(R)) Rating course. .. .The aim of the Scholarships programme is to assist the successful individual, who might otherwise not have the necessary resources, to achieve their Licence or Rating. The costs refundable by the Scholarships are restricted to direct training and examination costs. The costs of obtaining the required Medical Certificate, and any associated travel, subsistence, and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the Scholarship winners.. .. .The criteria for successful applications includes:. .. .Your ability to demonstrate a serious ambition and ability to pursue an aviation based career. .. .Your availability to undertake and complete training award during summer 2002. .. .Your educational achievements, demonstrable knowledge and/or experience in science, mathematics or other aviation related subjects. .. .You must be able to satisfy the relevant CAA medical standard to enable grant of the appropriate licence and any relevant CAA pre course entry requirements. .. .You must be age at least 17 at the commencement of training on 1st July 2002. .. .Applicants for the FI(R) scheme must hold a PPL. .. .The details of awards, along with the full terms and conditions will be sent for formal acceptance to successful applicants after interview. The Guild will normally expect training to be completed within six months of the award being made.. .. .The awards are made by a Selection Committee appointed by The Guild. Candidates who are short listed for the PPL and FI(R) Rating Scholarships are required to attend at their own expense for an interview commencing mid-May (Dates to be confirmed) at the London offices of The Guild. The interview is preceded by a short written examination to assess numeracy, literacy and mental agility.. .. .Applications must be made by the 19th April on the appropriate Application Form ONLY. This is obtainable on written application from:. .. .The Scholarships Secretary,. .Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators,. .Cobham House, . .9 Warwick Court,. .Gray’s Inn,. .London, WC1R 5DJ.. . . .Please include a stamped addressed envelope". .. .Hope that this helps you all - and the very best of luck!. . . . <small>[ 17 March 2002, 20:27: Message edited by: BEagle ]</small>