GAPAN Flying Scholarships

[Flying Lawyer]

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2012 Scholarships



The awards, which include full scholarships for PPL training, Flying Instructor bursaries, Gliding and ATPL Ground School scholarships, provide unique opportunities for people who would like to become pilots or for those already qualified to further their qualifications.


More information HERE (WWW.GAPAN.ORG)
Look under 'Career Matters' for Flying Scholarships and Flying Bursaries.



Final dates for Applications -

PPL Scholarship (F/W), Gliding Scholarships and Flying Instructor (F/W) Rating: 21 March 2012

ATPL Ground School Scholarship: 31 May 2012

Jet Orientation Courses
Application forms will be on the Guild's website in the near future.
Probable closing date for receipt of applications: August 2012
Courses to be taken in early 2013.

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If you have any queries, email GAPAN. Although I am an active member of the Guild I am not on the Scholarships Committee and have never been involved in the selection process.

Tudor Owen

[SpikeUK]

Is there an upper age limit for these scholarships? I am 49. It has always been my ambition to learn to fly, and I started flying lessons in my 20's but I couldn't afford to continue with it. Have been running my own business since - still can't afford it, though.

[AOJM]

Have a read of the website and application form pal I think you might be able to!

Good luck all,
I'm asking for a little less this time,

[kevkdg]

Hi,

Does anyone know whether you receive a letter if your application has been unsuccessful, or do they only send out letters to those that have been selected for interview?

cheers

[FlyingScholar]

Hi,

I am unsure if letters are sent out to unsuccessful applicants, but you should receive a letter through the post if you are invited to interview.

There is no upper age limit, certainly for the PPL scholarships. However, my impression is that it is certainly advantageous if the scholarship is part of a larger general flying/career plan.

Guild scholarships aren't the only ones available though. I set up UK Flying Scholarships Database and Advice Centre (http://www.flyingscholarship.com)UK Flying Scholarships Database and Advice Centre (http://www.flyingscholarship.com) a couple of weeks ago as a database for UK flying and aviation scholarships. Development is currently on hold for my final exams, but the website is complete and functioning.

Hope that helps,

[winyadepla]

If you take a look at the guild website on the scholarships page (http://WWW.GAPAN.ORG/career-matters/scholarships/) it states:

'Approximately 400 applications have been received, many of an extremely high standard. The "sifting" process has now commenced and candidates will know if they have been invited to interview by 18th April. All correspondance will be by email.'

I applied for a PPL scholarship a good few years ago. I was unsuccessful. GAPAN did take the time to write and inform me of that which I appreciated.