Full PPL scholarship on offer from Air Pilots Company

Do you really, REALLY, want to achieve a Private Pilot’s Licence in the next year but don’t have enough money to pay for it? Great news! There’s a new scholarship for a full PPL available from the Honourable Company of Air Pilots.

Of course, you’ve got to be prepared to work for it and devote a chunk of time next summer but whoever wins this fantastic award will be a qualified pilot by this time next year. The offer is also open to student pilots who have started training but need financial help to finish off the course.

The deadline for applications is 11 January 2024 at 12 noon.

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The Honourable Company (known as HCAP, for short) said, “These scholarships cover all aspects of training up to licence issue for a candidate who is prepared to dedicate a considerable part of the summer to gaining their PPL.

“Providing up to 45 hours of flying training, the scholarships can take a candidate with little or no experience to completion of their flying licence during the course of the summer; alternatively they can “finish off” someone who is already partially trained.

“The scholarships are awarded entirely on merit as evidenced on the completed application form and as assessed by a selection committee appointed by the Company.”

Candidates must be 17 or over on 1 June 2024.  The course must be commenced during the summer of 2024 and completed by 26 September 2024.

All candidates should be aware that, if called to interview, they must make their own arrangements to attend interview in person in London on 9 and 10 April 2024. Alternative dates cannot be arranged.

Training must take place at a UK flying school approved by the Company. Please note that the scholarship only covers the cost of flying training and licence issue; no provision is made for transport, accommodation, subsistence etc.

Terms and Conditions

The aim of the Scholarship Programme is to assist the successful individual, who might otherwise not have the necessary resources, to achieve their licence. The Scholarship covers only direct training and examination costs.

The costs of obtaining the Class 2 medical certificate and any associated travel, subsistence and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the Scholarship winner.

The criteria for successful applications includes:

• Your ability to demonstrate a serious ambition and ability to pursue an aviation related career
• Your availability to undertake and complete the Scholarship during summer 2024
• Your educational achievements, demonstrable knowledge and/or experience in science, mathematics or other aviation related subjects
• You must be able to satisfy the relevant medical standard to enable issue of a Class 2 Medical Certificate issued in the UK in accordance with Part Med
• You must be aged at least 17 on 1 June 2024
• Overseas applicants must be able to show they have the appropriate passport, visa or travel documents to reside in the UK during the training period in order for their application to be considered

Click here for full details on how to apply