Upward Bound Trust* – has the specific aim of sending 16 to 21 year olds solo. Costs to solo vary depending on your circumstances. Disadvantaged youths who can demonstrate a desire to learn have previously been trained for no cost, with maximum costs to all limited to very affordable levels. All the Upward Bound asks in return is dedication in terms of help running the airfield and keeping the launch rate moving! Contact: Dave Bramwell on 07887 623529.
Royal Navy Gliding Scholarships* – These Awards cover the full cost of a gliding course (about eight days), food and accommodation in the Officers' Mess at the appropriate Naval Air Station, or Naval Establishment, and all travel costs. Held at Lee-on-Solent, Yeovilton and Culdrose. www.faasquadron.org.uk Cadetships* – Most clubs around the country offer reduced rates to students learning to glide in exchange for help around the club and the operation. Availability is country wide. These range from free membership to free launches and/or soaring fees in return for a day of work. If the club near you does not offer such a scheme why not see if you can set it up yourself? The majority of glider pilots realise that for gliding to survive and grow, young members must be encouraged. Details of clubs in the Find-a-Club section. Air Cadets* – The Air Cadets offer several different levels of training for 13 to 20 year olds; training in Grob Tutors, Vikings or the Grob 109b motorglider. These can take you from a novice all the way to becoming an instructor. For example, courses of 40 launches in a Viking or 8hrs in a Vigilant are available. Cadets have the opportunity of gliding camps in the summer, which can include rides in operational aircraft with the RAF. Some are even lucky enough to have a trip in a fast jet! www.aircadets.org
Royal Aeronautical Society Scholarships* – Once again, the Royal Aeronautical Society Centennial Scholarship Fund has generously provided funding for us to offer up to 20 flying scholarships in 2009. The scholarships are available to young glider pilots and to other young people wishing to take up the sport. To apply, you must be between 15 and 17 years of age, in full time education, and not yet have flown solo. Both existing club members and newcomers to the sport are eligible. Applications - which must be countersigned by your CFI - must be made to the BGA by 26 February; the successful applicants will be notified during April.
You can download full details by following this link; and an application form by following this link.
The Girls Venture Corps Air Cadets*** - Scholarships for gliding via Ducat-Amos Gliding Scholarships. Last year six grants were awarded for 12-20 year olds. These comprised a weekend course at a local gliding club. www.gvcac.org.uk |
Caroline Trust** – Founded in 1999, The Caroline Trust awards bursaries to young people, generally under the age of 18 years old, and to disabled people of any age who want to try gliding. In 2006, 26 bursaries were awarded – 14 to cadets to allow them to go solo and 2 to disabled pilots. info@carolinetrust.org.uk and www.carolinetrust.org.uk
Churchill Award* – £100 paid direct to your club by the BGA to offset flying fees at your club on achieving your Bronze before the age of 18. Contact 0116 253 1051.
BGA Courses* – The BGA usually runs these courses for UK pilots every year, involving personal tuition. Briefings give a good insight into techniques for soaring and cross-country training for all age groups and abilities. Junior pilots (under 26) have generally been eligible for a saving of 50 per cent on soaring fees and in previous years an entire “young person’s soaring course” has been run at no charge to individuals. Course fees for Soaring and Instructor courses are 50% of full fee for Junior pilots. Keep an eye on the Juniors page for 2009 details
The Air League* - The Air League Educational Trust generously provides a number of Gliding Scholarships each year to help young people develop their gliding skills. Applications for 2009 scholarships opened on 1st December. These gliding scholarships offer financial assistance for cross-country gliding, aerobatic gliding or SLMG flying to gain flying experience and new qualifications. Applicants must be 16 but under 26 on 1 April 2009. The closing date for applications is 27 February 2009. Full information and application forms are available on the Air League web site.
Royal Aero Club Trust* - The RAeC Trust annually awards bursaries to young pilots, aged 16-21, who have already reached solo standard to enable them to achieve greater competence in their particular air sport. Bursaries of up to £1000 are available to help recipients advance from one recognized level of air sport to the next (for example, gain your bronze badge or XC endorsement). Applications for 2010 bursaries in respect of gliding have to be endorsed by the BGA. These need to be received at the BGA office 24th March. Full details are on the RAeC Trust website.
GAPAN Scholarships** -
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) has a range of scholarships available for 2009. These include at least 6 PPL scholarships and various flying instructor and other bursaries. Full details and application forms are available on the GAPAN web site. |
Junior Nationals* – These offer a tremendous opportunity for pilots under the age of 26 to gain competition experience (and have a great time!). The flying skills attained, personal life training and the friends made here are second to none. To become a part of the “Juniors” (as they are more commonly known) all you have to be is 16 to 25 years old with a Silver Badge or higher qualification. The Junior Nationals competition is held each year and owes its success to the dedication of many people. Through their relentless effort, generous sponsors and support from one donor in particular, last year each pilot received up to five launches and the entry fee, thus allowing young pilots of all backgrounds the opportunity to compete virtually for free! The success of junior pilots speaks for itself: UK pilots have won the last three World Junior Championships and in 2006 ex-junior pilots won Gold and Bronze medals at the World Championships. So if your ambitions are partying solidly or winning the worlds, this is the place to start. Haven’t got Silver yet? Don’t worry; you can still take part with a free place in the BGA two-seater scheme.
Barron Hilton Cup** – (by invitation only) For pilots who achieve the greatest accolades possible such as world records or extraordinary flights there is an opportunity of competing in the Barron Hilton Cup. The prize offered is an invitation for the pilot to participate in the flying camp at the Flying M Ranch at the edge of the Sierra Nevada, with airfares provided from Honolulu to the ranch and return, and accommodation at the ranch for pilot and accompanying person. http://barronhiltoncup.org
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