ACS Flight Training – the largest commercial pilot training company in Scotland – has opened its annual scholarships programme.
This year, ACS is offering two scholarships to individuals wishing to pursue pilot careers. The scholarships provide eight hours of training in one of ACS’ modern Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft, under a structured training programme, counting towards their PPLs. Scholars will also be given 12 month’s membership at ACS and awarded a Bose A30 headset. The combined value of each scholarship is over £4,000.
Commenting on the scholarships, ACS director Louise Ewart said: “We are thrilled to be running the scholarship awards for a 6th consecutive year! These help young men and woman take important steps toward reaching their aviation goals. A special thanks also to our training partners and sponsors for supporting us with Scotland’s Pilot Careers and Flight Training Seminar – 2025.”
Applicants are asked to submit a written statement to ACS, informing the school in under 300 words why they feel they should be awarded the scholarship. Additionally, applicants must then post their favourite aviation video or picture on social media (tagging ACS), with the individual getting the largest response given bonus points.
The deadline for applications is 14 March 2025 and those applying must have the right to live/work in the UK, be at least 17 years old by the application deadline, and be available to undertake training between 01 April and 31 August this year. Applicants must also be able to attend ACS’ annual careers seminar, which is being held on 22 March 2025 at the Holiday Inn at Gatwick Airport, where the scholarship winners will be announced.