FLYING SCHOLARSHIPS
Normal ALET flying scholarships offer 12 or 15 hours of flying training
towards the award of a National Private Pilot's Licence (NPPL). In addition,
The Prince Philip Flying Scholarship will be awarded each year to the flying
scholar from the previous year who is judged to have made the most progress
in their flying, is an exceptional Air Cadet and who has achieved a Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award, and the Joe Wheater Flying Scholarship is for a full NPPL.
All the scholarships are funded by industry, by private individuals or by
income from endowed funds; around 50 awards are offered each year. Applicants
have to be British nationals aged at least 17 but less than 26 years on 1
September in the year of application. They also have to join The Air League.
Application forms are available from the League's office from January with a
closing date of the end of June for the receipt of completed applications.
FLYING BURSARIES
The flying bursary programme offers between 5 and 8 hours of advanced flying
training to PPL holders. The bursaries again are funded by industry and by
private individuals. Applicants have to be British nationals and either be or
become members of The Air League. Application forms are available from the
League's office in January with a closing date of the end of March for
receipt of completed applications.
BALLOON PPL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is for a Private Pilot's Licence (Balloons) and is funded by
Breitling with training being co-ordinated by Brian Jones. Applicants have to
be British nationals aged at least 17 but less than 26 years at the end of
April in the year of application, and either be or become members of The Air League.
Application forms are available from the League's office in January with a
closing date of the end of April for receipt of completed applications.
THE PRINCE PHILIP FLYING SCHOLARSHIP
The Trustees of the Air League Educational Trust (ALET) are pleased to
announce the establishment of The Prince Philip Flying Scholarship to
celebrate His Royal Highness’s 50 years as Patron of The Air League. The
scholarship will provide funding to achieve a National Private Pilot’s
Licence.
The scholarship will be awarded each year and will be awarded for the first
time in 2003 to the flying scholar from the previous year (i.e. 2002) who is
judged to have made the most progress in their flying, is an exceptional Air
Cadet and who has achieved a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Administered by The
Air League (Edward Cox) £1500 annually
·1 x Bursary
-PPL Training
·1 x
Scholarship – Amy Johnson Memorial Trust – up to £2k
Open to British
women holders of PPL for obtaining their first professional licence whether
(1) CPL or ATPL; or (2) CPL and Frozen ATPL holders working towards an
Instructors, multi-engine instrument or CRM/MCC rating.Candidates must reside in the UK.See website for other criteria.
Applications to
Mrs. M. Tucker, 12 Church Lane, Merton Park, London SW19 3PD.Enclose s.a.e. A4 envelope.
Full Private Pilot
Licence Courses (5) Final Date for App.8.4.04
Flying Instructor
Courses(3) Final Date
for App.8.4.04
ATPL -J.N. Somers Scholarship(1) Final Date
for App.30.7.04
Jet
Orientation Course ScholarshipFinal Date for App.3.09.04
Several PPL scholarships and a few FI(R) scholarships are
usually available and advertised in January each year. Other awards may
become available from time to time. Applications are required for the
Guild's flying awards by mid April annually.
The J.N. Somers scholarship, a full frozen ATPL course at a CAA
approved school is awarded each year. Application forms available via
the website or by sending a stamped self addressed envelope to the Guild
offices from April onwards, closing date August, with training to commence
early the following year.
The Guild
scholarships provide a unique opportunity for people who would like to become
pilots or to further their qualifications as pilots. Applications
for the 2004 PPL and Flying Instructor Scholarships scholarships are now
closed.
The Guild also offers an annual Bursary
for a student on the City University MSc Course in Air Transport Management
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 details of awards, along with the full
terms and conditions will be sent for formal acceptance to successful
applicants after interview.
NAME
ADDRESS
SCHOLARSHIPS/NOTES
Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA)
RAFA
DFC
117½
Loughborough Road
Leicester LE4 5ND
Tel:0116 268 8756
Website:www.rafa.org.uk
4 Flying
Scholarships to be awarded 2004
1 x 35 hrs flying
toward NPPL
3 x 15 hrs flying
toward NPPL to achieve “First Solo Flight”
Open to Air
Training Corps.
Cadets (see P.9)
Closing dates apply
annually usually around February– see website for details
(Aimed at the 14-18
yr olds – “Taster Days” for Schools
Scouts and Others)
The Royal Aero Club Trust
Website:www.royalaeroclubtrust.org
Annually The Trust
will award a number of Bursaries each up to £500 or in the form of practical
flying experience.Applicants must be
permanent UK residents age 16-21 yrs at time of training/flying at UK based
training establishments.See website
for details of closing dates. Usually annually around March time.
AIRLINES WHO HAVE OR ARE OFFERING
SPONSORSHIP SCHEMES
NAME
ADDRESS
SCHOLARSHIPS/NOTES
Air 2000
Limited:
6th Floor, Tower Block
Manchester Airport
Manchester M22 5EP
Tel.0161 489 0321
Air
Atlantique:
(Part of Atlantique Group)
Dakota House
Coventry Airport
Coventry, West Midlands CV8 3AZ
Offers continual Sponsorships from ab initio and
placement within the company once successfully trained.Bonding applies.
5 New Sponsorships – Closing Date 7th
April 2004.Criteria:
Applicants should
be 19-26 of age on 1.7.04 and have 3 “A”Levels or equiv.,(of which
min. of 2 must be in either Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Economics) – AGraduates Degree in Aeronautics or
Engineering would be an advantage.Candidate to have flying experience of up to 30 hours.You will be expected to meet JAR eye test
standards and show proof of this and Class 1 medical ability is essential,
plus the right to reside and work within the UK as well as a valid Passport
with no restrictions.Part
Sponsorship requires £15k from Candidates.Bonding arrangements will apply.Information Pack available from Airline Appointments website:www.uk-aa.com
Applicants must be
between the age of 20-28 on 1st March 2005, have the unrestricted
right to live and work in the UK, and have an absolute minimum of 5 GCSE and
2 A Level passes, preferably in Mathematics and Science based subjects.You will already hold, or be capable of
holding, a JAR Class 1 Medical Certificate.Closing
date 29/10/04.
Once you have gained
your Frozen ATPL (£45k-£60k– offers
facility to join and you pay for Type Rating (circa £20k) on a jet aircraft.
G-CAT & EPST are believed to do selection process. If they consider you
suitable a job may be offered.Has
some partnership/placement arrangements with training providers such as OAT,
CTC, Global Training Solutions.
MSc
course designed specifically to meet the interest of pilots wishing to
develop their careers.Course provides
postgraduate education in management, finance and aviation technology.
Course
is part time with a sequence of short three day periods of intensive teaching
and interaction at the University plus a project. Support is available for
those who have not had recent academic experience – not necessary to be a
graduate.
Programme
is run throughout the year and entry is accepted at any time.Candidates may choose the order of modules
taken and the pace at which they take the course.Typical route to an MSc is likely to be
over 2 years.
Modules
include: Systems in Business; Aviation Psychology; Marketing; Airline
Performance; Airline Operations; Air Transport Economics; Quality Management;
Human Resource Management; Negotiation and Law
University
Degree Course:
See
also: Useful Information: Comparison of University Degree Courses
CTC McAlpine
(new name now believed to be CTC Aviation Training)
On
line application for Sponsorship delayed loan paid back when in
employment/bonded.
Open
to Min. age 19-26 yrs on date of application.Have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) preferably in Maths and a Science
subject (Physics is recommended) at Grade C or higher.Fluent in English (written/verbal) and
right of abode and work in EU in their own right.
4
phases of selection (venue Southampton) application, testing, interview and
simulator assessment.
Full
cost of training = £100,000 [a cash Bond of £60,000 is required].Remainder paid back in the first 7 years of
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