The Air League Trust Flying Scholarships

The Air League has 90 years experience in actively supporting British aviation. Its aim is 'to promote the cause of British Aviation'. From its inception the League has sought to develop air-mindedness among Britain's young people. Since its foundation in 1909, the League has done much to foster British aviation. The Parliamentary Aerospace Group (PAG) is represented by all parties of both Houses of Parliament and brings together those involved in aviation with politicians; and to raise the profile of British aviation generally by providing a forum for discussion of topical issues. The South Warwickshire Flying School is a member of the Parliamentary Aerospace Group and has represented its cause at every meeting since 1998.

The South Warwickshire Flying School is a corporate member of the Air League and conducts the Trusts residential flying scholarship courses in the area. Each year the Trust awards a number of scholarships. The Conditions are as follows:

• The competition is open to young people permanently resident in the UKwho will have reached their 18 but not their 26 birthday on 1 April 2012.
• All applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSE/SCE passes at C/3 grade or better, which must include English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications are accepted.
• The scholarships are intended to help young people qualify for a National Private Pilot’s Licence (NPPL) and may not be awarded to those who already hold an NPPL or PPL with a Single-Engine Piston Aircraft Rating (SEP). Those who have already started training for a NPPL or PPL may use the scholarship towards its completion.
• Winners will be awarded 12 flying hours towards a NPPL to be flown during the summer of 2012.  Air Cadets are eligible for a number of special awards.
• Those who successfully reach solo standard will be presented with an Air League Pilot’s Badge and Certificate at The Air League Annual Reception held normally in London in the May / June  of the year following training.
• Applicants must be a member of The Air League (or be applying to be a member at the time of application for the scholarship).

Selection Procedure

• Selection will be based on the electronic application and, after short-listing, on aptitude tests conducted at RAF Cranwell around Easter 2012; an overnight stay at Cranwell may be necessary. Finalists will be invited for interview at the League offices in London.
• Travel for interview is at the applicant’s own expense. It is anticipated there will be no charge for meals and accommodation at Cranwell.
• Interview dates will not normally be changed.
• The decision of the Selection Board is final.

Application & Awards

• An application form, should reach the Secretary of the Trust as soon as possible but not later than the closing date of Tuesday, 31 January 2012.
• Applicants selected for interview and unsuccessful applicants will be notified.
• Scholarship winners will be notified by letter in May 2012 and their names will be published in the aviation press, announced on the League’s website and in The Air League newsletter.

Full details on the Scholarship Courses can be accessed at: http://www.airleague.co.uk/2011/11/06/flying-scholarship-2012/