Five flying scholarships available at Goodwood

Goodwood Flying School is pleased to announce the continuation of the Rob Wildeboer Scholarships for 2026.

Since the scholarships were launched four years ago, 26 students have been helped to go flying thanks to funds of £38,000 raised by Goodwood.

The scholarships are in memory of Rob Wildeboer, the Goodwood Flying School manager, who died in 2021 after a sudden illness.

“This year, we are thrilled to announce the continuation of the Rob Wildeboer Scholarships, with three more opportunities available,” said the flyig school.

“We remain committed to keeping Rob’s legacy alive and hope to grow this initiative in the years to come.”

The five scholarships available for 2026 are:

• 3 x 10 hours training in the Cessna 172
• 2 x 5 hours training in the Piper Cub

In addition to the scholarships, Pooleys Flight Equipment has donated several PPL/NPPL Course Training Books to support the successful candidates.

To apply for a Rob Wildeboer Scholarship, please email [email protected] explaining in no more than 500 words which scholarship you would like to apply for and why. The deadline is 28 February 2026.

Please provide brief details of any previous flying experience, along with your future aviation plans, and how the scholarship would help you achieve them.

Scholarships can be awarded for students at the start of their training or to help complete any course we offer. We would also consider support towards hour building. Please add your location and travel arrangements if not local to Goodwood.

All applicants must be at least 16 years old and hold, or be capable of obtaining, the appropriate aviation medical.

Scholarships are only available for training at Goodwood Flying School in Chichester and training must be carried out during 2026. Any training required beyond that provided by the Scholarship will be at the applicant’s own expense. Interviews will be conducted in person at Goodwood during the month of March.