The Guild makes a number of scholarships available each year to people who would like to become pilots.

The aim of the Scholarships programme is to assist individuals who might otherwise not have the necessary resources to obtain a licence.

Several PPL (fixed-wing) scholarships are availabe for 2007.




Further information:Most people in this forum have probably already got licences but, if you know someone who hasn't and would like to, you may want to pass the information on.


Too good to be true?
No.
Several Ppruners have been amongst the winners of various GAPAN scholarships in previous years.


FL

I think I end up saying this on here every year, but it's definitely worth going for!

I picked up one of the PPL scholarships back in '03 and remain forever grateful to GAPAN, it gave me a much wanted start to flying. I haven't looked back since! The whole experience is so much more than just the flying too, you get to meet some very interesting people in the course of applying/being interviewed and at the annual awards bash!

I'll certainly be passing this on to my course director at University to try and get the word around.

I'll echo what ASI has said - I too was awarded one of these scholarships for a PPL (partially funded by PPruNe - thanks very much!) which I completed over the summer. I would wholeheartedly recommend them; I'm very grateful to GAPAN for making this possible!

Is the competition tough?

And is there an upper age limit?

JC

As long as you can hold a Class 2 medical, I imagine not. (FYI, one of the recent winners of the FI(H)/R scholarship was 47!)


However, bear in mind that 'the aim of the Scholarships programme is to assist the successful individual, who might not otherwise have the necessary resources, to achieve their Licence." (My emphasis). Therefore, it might well be aimed at those younger types who haven't already got a successful career behind them. But that is, of course, just speculation on my part.

Best of luck with your application though!

Can I ask...

See the short test to see your aptitude and ability, what is actullay in the test? What is it they are testing you for?

Thanks

I seem to recall that before I was interviewed I was asked to complete a short question paper. It was fairly basic questions to do with aviation related maths and mechanics. Pretty much the standard, "If I was flying at x knots to point A which is y nautical miles away, how long would it take? If I was burning fuel at x litres/hour, how much would I have left", type, and so on.

Nothing too demanding, basic arithmetic and a very basic understanding of aircraft physics.

I won a Bursary from the Air League last year & did an aerobatics course

http://www.airleague.co.uk/

for details of this year's competition. Flying, ballooning, gliding & engineering scholarships & bursaries up for grabs. Don't let age put you off - I was 39 when I won!

Reminder :

Thanks, FL - I was meaning to get round to reminding people about this year's closing date!

(Looks like I can't make May 17th due to the day job. So maybe the T&A later in the year? Hope to see you there?)

Hi, I am in the process of applying for the above scholarship. Anybody have any tips for making a good application + what’s involved in the interview.

Many thanks

Nick

Be completely honest about your abilities, asperations and what you hope to achieve.

The interview and testing process will show who and what you really are, so don't bull!!!! on the paperwork.

Too late?

Flying Lawyer, If only you'd told us!

I've never had a PPL.

My father never took a driving test.
Same 'Grandfather rights' principle I assume.
It's more difficult for us youngsters.



BEagle
I'm going on the 17th, and never miss the T&A so hope to see you there.

FL

Hello all,

Applied to the GAPAN PPL sponsorship. It would be cool to hear who has passed the application stage when they start replying! I'll certainly post if I get a response

Until then, happy flying - all those with licenses or training that is

i applied to the scholarship too

haven't heard anything yet but will post when i do...

does anyone knw when/how long does it take them to usually reply after closing date?

I have applied, but i do not attend ATC cadets, is that a problem?

regards
shailen

I applied for the PPL scholarship and got my reply today, i didn't get shortlisted for the interview. Needless to say I'm disappointed, i thought i made a really good application but the competition was stiff (approximately 200 eligible applications were received). I'll definately try again next year, I'll have to start working on the application now if I'm to stand a chance thou lol

Request to all!!!
I have been selected for assessment and interview with GAPAN for the full PPL scholarsip next month. Anyone persons out there know anything about the selection process????????????????