Am I correct in thinking any successful applicants would still be required to find a significant sum of money themselves (circa £20k+)?
If so, I don't see how this gives those who otherwise couldn't afford it the opportunity. £20,000 might as well be £100,000 if you haven't got a property to secure it against.
I still welcome the rise of these cadet schemes. They are clearly great opportunities for those select few who are good enough.