2022 scholarships launched today
2022 scholarships launched today
As pilots past, present and future celebrate World Pilots’ Day, today we open applications for our 2022 scholarships, to support women in achieving their flying dreams.
We encourage any eligible member to apply for one or more of our scholarships, especially if you have applied before and been unsuccessful. If your name was second on the list last year it could well be top of the list this year. Once again, we have increased the number of scholarships available, with four more than last year.
The 23 scholarships available for 2022 are:
• Four BWPA Flying Start Scholarships, for new pilots to gain their first qualifications.
• One BWPA SkyDemon Flying Start Scholarship, as above, to include a one-year subscription to SkyDemon.
• Three BWPA Flying High Scholarships, for licensed pilots who wish to gain further qualifications.
• One BWPA SkyDemon Flying High Scholarship, as above, to include a one-year subscription to SkyDemon.
• One BWPA Oriana Pepper Scholarship worth, to be awarded to a Flying Start or Flying High candidate who aspires to become a commercial pilot.
• Two BWPA Easy PPL Ground School Scholarships, each for a Private Pilot Licence (A) ground school course.
• One BWPA 624squadron.com Scholarship, for a female aviation enthusiast for her own special mission and flying adventure, donated in proud memory of 624 (Special Duties) Squadron Royal Air Force.
• One BWPA CATS Scholarship, for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot Licence ATPL (A) or (H) distance learning theory course.
• One BWPA CATS Full Time Scholarship, for a taught ATPL (A) distance learning theory course.
• Two BWPA Bristol Groundschool ATPL Scholarships, each for half the value of an ATPL (A or H) distance learning theory course.
• Three BWPA Flight Deck Wingman Scholarships to cover the full cost of an Airline Assessment Preparation Course.
• One BWPA Wings Alliance Scholarship, for an Airline Pilot Assessment
• Two BWPA Helicentre Aviation Scholarships, each to subsidise the cost of an integrated CPL (H).
“This year, we are thrilled to be offering 23 aviation scholarships, four more than last year” says Sharon Nicholson, BWPA Chairwoman. “They will be awarded to the most impressive and inspiring applicants with the hope that they will support them in achieving their ambitions and continuing to inspire others,” she adds. Sharon will also be running a virtual Q&A session to share tips with potential applicants. Details will be available on the events section of our website.
Before starting your application, read the stories of our previous scholarship winners, and remember to review our secrets for scholarship success!
Good luck to all applicants!
If you have any questions about our scholarships or are unable to complete the application forms online, please email the Scholarship Coordinator.
