Scholarship on the horizon?
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Scholarship on the horizon?
Hi All,
I'm aware the GAPAN Scholarship for a full ATPL has now gone.
Does anyone know of any other scholarships/sponsorships available?
Or do we see any on the horizon?
I'm aware the GAPAN Scholarship for a full ATPL has now gone.
Does anyone know of any other scholarships/sponsorships available?
Or do we see any on the horizon?
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save hard, or go to uni and use the student loan money to fund your flight training,. You will have to work hard part time at uni to pay for your up keep but it is possible.
do not get a big loan.
hope this helps
do not get a big loan.
hope this helps
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Ah, this wasn't quite my question.
I'm speaking about the possibility of a full scholarship. Similar to the GAPAN one that no longer exists.
I just wonder what my fellow pilots and potential pilots think?
I'm speaking about the possibility of a full scholarship. Similar to the GAPAN one that no longer exists.
I just wonder what my fellow pilots and potential pilots think?
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Maybe thats why the government want to raise student fees lol!
And does any student get enough of a loan to pay for their upkeep AND fly!! God..that amount of saving would even put Scrooge to shame!!
Alph
And does any student get enough of a loan to pay for their upkeep AND fly!! God..that amount of saving would even put Scrooge to shame!!
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New fo,
Ah but you have had the answer. Basically gapan offer the only full scholarship.
A number of others offer part sponsorships or mentored schemes but most require 60 to 70k investment from the candidate.
I believe a thorough search on the gapan website "how to become a pilot" document gives a list of a number of potential sponsors. My advice is to plan a route not reliant on sponsorship because the few available are always incredibley over subscribed and only a tiny minority actually achieve it.
Sorry,
Vfr
Ah but you have had the answer. Basically gapan offer the only full scholarship.
A number of others offer part sponsorships or mentored schemes but most require 60 to 70k investment from the candidate.
I believe a thorough search on the gapan website "how to become a pilot" document gives a list of a number of potential sponsors. My advice is to plan a route not reliant on sponsorship because the few available are always incredibley over subscribed and only a tiny minority actually achieve it.
Sorry,
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I'm speaking about the possibility of a full scholarship.
I just wonder what my fellow pilots and potential pilots think?
I just wonder what my fellow pilots and potential pilots think?
Haven't had such a laugh in ages, nearly fell off me' seat
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If someone developed a sponsorship would it be incredible?
Rewind your post about 7-10 years and it might just be relevant or topical.
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M.O.L.G -
I suggest you keep your eyes peeled ;-)
You may be suprised at what lurks around the corner. There could be some very positive movements on this front... for the right people.
I suggest you keep your eyes peeled ;-)
You may be suprised at what lurks around the corner. There could be some very positive movements on this front... for the right people.
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Alister,
If one works part time during Uni (UK) and possibly a lot during summer, it is still doable saving most of the maintenance grant/loan and any university scholarship.
Naturally, this may be limited or not applicable to kids with 'household/parent' income above certain amount etc etc, but as single, independently living, not earning too much (at least taxable), I can't see a reason why this is bad idea. Isn't it good to have some solid education and save 'as you go' in these times, if they really are serious about flight training?
Better than being student, getting sloshed couple nights a week and being broke, chugging toasts and baked beans (yeah, bit cliche) before the start of next term when the loan/grant money is cleared to account.
If one works part time during Uni (UK) and possibly a lot during summer, it is still doable saving most of the maintenance grant/loan and any university scholarship.
Naturally, this may be limited or not applicable to kids with 'household/parent' income above certain amount etc etc, but as single, independently living, not earning too much (at least taxable), I can't see a reason why this is bad idea. Isn't it good to have some solid education and save 'as you go' in these times, if they really are serious about flight training?
Better than being student, getting sloshed couple nights a week and being broke, chugging toasts and baked beans (yeah, bit cliche) before the start of next term when the loan/grant money is cleared to account.
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Well, believe it or not there are still some "proper" cadet (i.e. sponsored) schemes out there:
Cathay still has it's cadet pilot program ongoing
Cathay Pacific - Careers : Careers Home
perhaps Etihad does too? worth a googlewack...
Cathay still has it's cadet pilot program ongoing
Cathay Pacific - Careers : Careers Home
perhaps Etihad does too? worth a googlewack...
