Grants & Funding

UK resident Aged 17–25 (some awards have different age ranges — check individual award details on the GAPAN website) Financially in need of support — awards prioritise those who could not otherwise afford training Genuine commitment to a commercial pilot career (not recreational flying) Some awards are open to women specifically, some to cadets from specific regions

UK resident Typically aged 17–30 (check current guidelines) Pursuing a career in aviation (civil or military) Demonstrable financial need Strong motivation and aptitude

UK resident Aged 14–25 depending on the specific award Interest in pursuing a career in aviation Financial need considered

UK resident Aspiring commercial pilot Demonstrable financial need No upper age limit stated, but younger applicants are prioritised

UK resident Aged 17–26 Pursuing a commercial pilot career Demonstrated aptitude for flying (prior air experience beneficial)

Female applicant UK resident Any stage of aviation training (PPL through to commercial training) Financial need considered

Female applicant Eligible to work in the UK Meets easyJet's standard pilot cadet entry requirements No minimum hours required

UK/EU right to work Aged 18+ (no upper age limit) Minimum 5 GCSEs grade C/4+ including Maths and English, plus 2 A-levels (or equivalent) No minimum flight hours required Must pass BA's full medical and assessment process Valid passport for international training locations

Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK Aged 17+ at application (18 by 1 August in the intake year) Minimum 5 GCSEs grades 4–9 (A–C) including Maths and a Science English language proficiency (native or IELTS 5.5 minimum) Class 1 Medical eligibility required

EU/UK right to work Frozen ATPL or CPL/IR Minimum 200 hours total time Class 1 Medical B737 type rating preferred but Ryanair funds this for academy cadets

UK resident Has a physical or sensory disability (a wide range of conditions are considered) Aged 17+ Holds, or is likely to be able to obtain, an appropriate medical certificate

UK resident Aged 17–26 typically Early-stage aviation training Check specific criteria at airpilots.co.uk

Pursuing aviation training Demonstrable financial need

Right to work in the UK Aged 18+ Minimum 5 GCSEs grade C/4+ including Maths (grade B/6+), English and Science No prior flying experience required Class 1 Medical required

UK resident Typically aged 14–25 Interest in pursuing aviation as a career or serious hobby Financial need considered

Right to work in an EU/EEA country or UK Aged 18+ Minimum educational qualifications (check current requirements) No prior flying experience required Class 1 Medical

Scottish connection (born, resident, or educated in Scotland) Pursuing aviation as a career Financial need considered

Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK Aged 18+ Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science, plus A-levels or equivalent No prior flying experience required Class 1 Medical required

Right to live and work in Ireland or EU/UK Minimum Leaving Certificate or A-level equivalent qualifications No prior flying experience required Ability to obtain an Irish Aviation Authority or EASA Class 1 Medical English language proficiency

Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK Aged 18+ Minimum 5 GCSEs grade C/4+ including Maths and English, plus 2 A-levels or equivalent No prior flying experience required Class 1 Medical required

UK right to work Aged 18+ Strong academic background Physically fit — SAR operations in demanding environments Class 1 Medical (rotary)

UK right to work Aged 18+ Standard educational requirements (5 GCSEs, A-levels or equivalent) No prior flying experience required Class 1 Medical required

Current or former UK armed forces personnel (or forces families — check current criteria) Aspiring commercial pilot career Aged 18+

Aged 16–25 UK resident Genuine aspiration to pursue a career in aviation No prior flight training required (or early-stage PPL) Financial need considered

Currently undertaking PPL training at a UK flying school Aged 16+ (no upper age limit) UK resident or LAA member Financial need considered

Aged 17–23 (check for current year's exact range) UK resident Connection to the RAF or RAF family is an advantage (not always mandatory — check current criteria) Genuine ambition for a flying career Financial need — scholarships are for those who could not fund training independently Class 2 Medical minimum (or willingness to obtain one)

Aged 17–25 (exact range may vary by individual award) UK resident No prior flying licence (PPL scholarships are for pre-licence candidates) Genuine commitment to a career in professional aviation Some awards have additional criteria (e.g. certain Stelios awards prioritise candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds — check individual award details)

Aged 17–25 (check per award) UK resident or BALPA-eligible Aspiring commercial pilot — not purely recreational Financial need considered for some awards

Applying to or enrolled at Leading Edge Aviation Genuine aspiration for a commercial pilot career Financial need Any age — no fixed upper limit

Genuine Christian faith commitment (MAF is a faith-based organisation) No prior flying licence required Aged 18+ (no firm upper limit — MAF has recruited candidates in their 30s and 40s) Good health — Class 1 Medical required Willingness to serve internationally in remote/challenging environments