GAPAN Scholarships (J N Somers & others) 2003 & Earlier

[stolport]

Gapan FI(R) Scholarships

Do you have to pass the pre entry FIC flight test before applying for the Gapan scholarships?. .. .They say you only need a PPL; what benefit would there be in having an instructors rating before the CPL-would it just mean that you couldn't get paid?

[Easy226]

Do you have to send off for an application form, or are they on the web site??

[Easy226]

No, ive been on the web site and i cant find them anywhere

[BEagle]

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>

[Token Bird]

Does anyone know if the J N Somers Award is open for people who already have a CPL? I'm already partly through training but could do with some financial help for the IR!. .. .TB. . . . <small>[ 18 March 2002, 17:17: Message edited by: Token Bird ]</small>

[Murray_NN]

Can someone tell me about the dates for this post?. .. .The original post was written in Jan 2001!!!. .. .And. .. .When is the this scheme for? This year or was it for last year?. . . . <small>[ 18 March 2002, 18:06: Message edited by: Murray_NN ]</small>

[Stubbs]

Web site states 19th April not 6th! Which is correct?. .. .Also, you used to be able to download the application form and send it in. This method was cancelled recently and all requests for application forms must be made in writing to GAPAN.

[Speedbird20]

GAPAN PPL Sponsorship

Hiya guys, Im preety pissed off, today I got a letter telling me that I had been rejecected for the GAPAN PPL sponsorship, I just wondered if any body had been granted one or has ever done one in the past?
Ahh well better luck next year I suppose!

Cheers, Speedbird20

[Grafter]

I received my rejection last week It looks like i'll just have to save that little bit harder........

Well, good luck to those who got it, see you in the skies pretty soon i hope

[fritz_2001]

Got mine too!! Oh well, good luck for those who got through to the interviews

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[CitySlicker]

Hey Speedbird - don't get too depressed - I also got a reject from GAPAN a few days ago.

I suspect from your profile that I'm a bit older than you, I'm 28 and I have some flying experience...around 45 hours (not all at once!)....so maybe that is why I was not selected.

I noticed that you are current on Grob 109 - are you doing that with Air Cadets? Just out of interest!

[Final Destination]

I also got the rejection letter. Load a Cr*p.

[IanBowden]

Hiya all, I was rejected last year and didnt even realise they were doing it this year, looked at their site a few months back and couldnt see any info.

Never mind, I will do it, as i am sure you all will, if we all work at it we will find the money somewhere. (anyone know of a bank with low'ish secuirty!!!!! )

Cya L8r,

Ian B
Co.Durham

[oceanicwanabe]

Hey people, I got told to take a hike to, wasn't to impressed with the letter they send either, they could cut the cr-p and say sorry instead of saying how well written your application was ........

It was funny to for the fact I did the GAPAN tests a month ago and in my interview I got told I should defenatly get an interview at least???

Oh well, until next year.

Good luck to all of you,

[TCM]

GAPAN sponsorship

I'm sure I'm not the only one who is aware of the GAPAN sponsorship for a CPL/IR (www.gapan.org or see this weeks Flight International for details).

I was wondering what people knew about this scheme - which I gather has been running for several years and is obviously extremely competitive with only one sponsorship available. Is anyone aware of any 'conditions' other than the stated entry criteria. Can anyone who has applied previously let me know what the selection process involves (standard dots and numbers and interview?).

Also, what is CTC ATP that people are refering too? I would be very grateful for info.


Cheers

TCM

[Kempus]

GAPAN ATPL Sponsorship

Hey folks!

Not sure if any of you know but GAPAN are running a sponsorship scheme for frozen ATPL.

You need a PPL and class 1 medical to apply and i aint any of them so that counts me out! DOH!

Anyhow, take a look!

Kempus

[Wodka]

GAPAN ATPL Scholarship - Do previous RAF aptitude tests count?

Hi Guys,

I am looking into the GAPAN JN Somers Scholarship for this year and need a little info if anyone has any!

The tests are carried out at OASC, RAF Cranwell, but I was wondering if any previous attempts at the aptitude tests (Via an RAF application) count towards your number of 'go's' so to speak.

I have done the tests twice now which is the maximum specified by the RAF - does this therefore mean that I will not be allowed to sit them again under a GAPAN application?

Any info would be great!

Cheers.

[Random UAS Stude]

Did you pass at the second attempt?

The 2x limit as far as i'm aware is for RAF Selection/sponsorship, although someone probably knows better

Good Luck anyway

[Pro Spin]

Wodka

I went through selection for the JN Somers scholarship back in 2000.

I informed GAPAN that I had successfully passed the aptitude tests twice before with the RAF, but they didn't seem to mind and asked me to do them again anyway. So it is probable that they will expect you to do them again too!

I hope this info helps and good luck with the rest of the selection!

PS

[Wodka]

Cheers for all your replies guys. Fingers crossed for this time around!!