Armstrong/Isaacs Bursaries for PPL students opens for 2024
The Armstrong/Isaacs bursaries, run by the UK Light Aircraft Association (LAA), are once again open, with five bursaries of £1,500.00 on offer this year to PPL students currently undergoing flight training. Armstrong/Isaacs bursaries are funded from the Armstrong/Isaacs Fund, which is based on a major donation from David Armstrong, who was a founder member of the original Ultralight Aircraft Association in 1947, a lifelong member of...
BMAA Young Person’s Flying Bursary open for applications
The British Microlight Aircraft Association (the BMAA) has announced details of this year’s Young Person’s Flying Bursary. Awarded annually, this funding is open to “selected candidates between the ages of 15 and 20” who meet certain selection criteria. In order to qualify for initial selection, candidates must be able to show a dedication to microlight flying; either having commenced training with a microlight instructor (and passed...
The Air League opens 2023 scholarship applications
Aviation and aerospace charity The Air League has opened applications for its 2023 scholarship programme, offering both powered and gliding opportunities to successful candidates. Founded in 1909, the Air League – described by the organisation as “the UK’s leading aviation, aerospace and space charity” – aims to “break down the barriers into these industries through its scholarship and outreach programmes“....
Royal Aero Club open 2023 Bursaries
Applications are now open for the Royal Aero Club Trust’s 2023 Bursary scheme, with a closing date of 21 March 2023. The Royal Aero Club Trust – who have been offering a number of annual bursaries as part of their ‘Flying for Youth’ programme since their inception in 1998 – are inviting applications for this year’s financial grants. The bursary scheme encompasses “all types of air sports and aviation-related activities” including...
LAA Armstrong-Isaacs Bursary Scheme Extended
Five 2018-2019 Armstrong-Isaacs bursaries will be available to any pilot under the age of 30 in U.K PPL training, contributing up to £1,500 to assist in the completion of their course. The funds will be lodged with the flying school of their choice and must be used exclusively for flying training or flight examinations. To qualify for these bursaries the young pilots are required to already have reached ‘first solo’...
