Free ATPL/IR

[Flying Lawyer]

2009 J N Somers Scholarship

Fully-funded frozen ATPL and IR
incl JOC/MCC module

• The J.N. Somers Scholarship provides funding for a full time course of Air and Ground studies, leading to the award of a frozen JAA ATPL.
• Training will commence in Spring 2009 at a JAA-approved training organisation considered to be the most suitable available world-wide, selected by GAPAN.

Criteria include:

• Age: Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years on 13th June 2008 (ie born between 17 June 1981 – 16 June 1990)
• Medical: Class 1 JAA Medical Certificate valid on 13 June 2008
• Education: Minimum 5 GCSE passes in relevant subjects.(eg English, Maths, Science) and at least 2 A level passes or equivalent level of qualification (as determined by the Qualifications Curriculum Authority www.qca.org.uk )
• Motivation: Evidence of strong motivation towards a career in aviation – evidence of progression towards a PPL will enhance a candidate’s application

Full information regarding the criteria required from the candidate is contained within the application form.

High flyer: How to become a pilot
Newspaper article about an airline Captain who won the 2001 JN Somers Scholarship.

Closing date for applications: 13th June 2008

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[PyroTek]

is this even allowed?

[Monopole]

is this even allowed

I cant see why not. They are not advertising for the sale of goods but rather a scholarship at their expense.

[tail wheel]

I can vouch for that being a genuine offer from The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators.

Yes, it is allowed ... and no, it is not advertising a commercial product for sale.

[PyroTek]

alright, sorry for my accusations, time for this kid to shut up for a while!

I mustn't have read the small print. I just thought it was advertising that wasn't allowed. I didn't think about who's expense it would be.

[tail wheel]

Pyro. No sweat!

Very few know PPRuNe and our Admin and Mods have assisted many aspiring pilots achieve their dreams!!

[Lasiorhinus]

Now you've done it, tail wheel!

[Flying Lawyer]

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants do not have to be British citizens.
  • Although the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators is a Livery Company of the City of London, it is an international organisation with members all over the world.
  • There are active branches in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.
• Applicants do not have to be UK residents.
  • However, applicants must be available for psychometric tests in London, and pilot aptitude tests and interview held at RAF Cranwell, on the dates specified in the application form.

TRAINING

• ATPL/IR training will take place at a JAA-approved organisation selected by GAPAN.
• To date, winners have trained in the UK, America and Spain.

I'm a member of the Guild but I'm not involved in the Scholarships scheme - I simply posted details for information.
Full details of all scholarships, and the eligibility requirements, are downloadable from the Scholarships section of the Guild website.

If anyone still has a query after following the link and carefully reading the information published, contact: www.gapan.org





FL