Liz Inwood ‘Taildragger’ Scholarship open for applications
Current pilots under the age of 35 are invited to apply for this year’s Liz Inwood ‘Taildragger’ Scholarship.The scholarship, run by the Vintage Aircraft Club, provides five hours transition training from nose wheel aircraft to tailwheel heritage types, such as the iconic Tiger Moth. The Vintage Aircraft Club (originally known as the Vintage Aircraft Group) was formed in 1964 and now has nearly 400 members across the UK, providing a...
British Airways launches sponsored pilot cadet programme
British Airways announce a new sponsored pilot training programme that funds all pilot training costs for 60 pilots a year. British Airways say that professional flight training costs for aspiring pilots can top £100,000. The major’s latest multi million pound initiative will axe the prohibitively high entry cost that push the profession beyond most peoples reach. “The Speedbird Pilot Academy will make the ambition of becoming...
Molly Rose PPL Scholarship reopens
The Molly Rose PPL Scholarship is recommencing with applications now being accepted. Created as an initiative to encourage young women to consider a career in aviation, the scholarship is named after Molly Rose, a pioneering aviatrix who inspired the book and feature film ‘Attagirls’, detailing her time in the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during World War II. The successful winner of the scholarship will obtain her flying training...
Final Call for drone scholarships
Applicants have until 11 June 2023 to apply for a drone scholarship from the Air League. The Air League’s drone scholarships provide individuals with an opportunity to explore the career pathway options within the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) sector. The Air League offers those with zero to little experience an opportunity to gain skill, build an understanding and an insight into the amazing career options available within...
Aerobility scholarship open until 09 June 2023
Aviation charity Aerobility has opened applications for this year’s range of scholarships, offering anyone, with any disability, the opportunity to experience the magic and wonder of flight and take the controls of an aeroplane, irrespective of experience. Aerobility says these scholarships can deliver a unique sense of freedom and achievement combined with significant personal development and can also take a person through the first...
RAeS Futures Scholarship Programme
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has launched its new scholarship programme to highlight the importance of internships and impact in the field of aerospace, aviation and space. The application process is currently open now until 31 May. The Futures Scholarship Programme focuses on increasing the probability of employment in the aerospace sector through offering extra opportunities for pre-employment development. This could be a...
