Drone Scholarships

Drone Scholarships

Drone Scholarships provide individuals with an opportunity to explore the career pathway options within the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) sector.

The Air League can offer you unrivalled support, and looks for those with a flare to succeed and the determination to join our fantastic industries.

In 2025 we’re offering drone scholarships Supported by:

what do drone scholarships include?

A2 Certificate of Competency Course

The A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 C of C) is the entry-level qualification and allows an operator to fly their drone in the A2 category (Close to People). This course gives you the extra knowledge required by the CAA to operate in the A2 category. We are excited to announce that this year's course will also include a refreshed and advanced fixed wing drone component!

3 modules will be taught including:

Meteorology
RPAS Flight Performance
RPAS Operating Principles

frequently asked questions

2025 applications will open on 01 April and close at 2359 on 29 June. 

To be eligible, you must be:

-Aged 18 or older by 01 August 2025

-UK Permanent Resident

-Demonstrate a passion to drive the RPAS industry forward

Please find the full criteria for 2025 hereFor those with disabilities please see the FAQ below.

Your written application will be assessed by 2 independent members of the Scholarship Selection Committee. A shortlist will then be sent to Eagle Eye Innovations who will make the final decision. No interview is conducted. 

Drone scholarships are undertaken with our partner Eagle Eye Innovations at:

Building B, West Central, Runcorn Rd, Lincoln LN6 3QP

Drone scholarships will take place over one day in week commencing 25 August 2025. We will also be offering a second course, subject to application numbers. 

In addition to your drone scholarship, full board accommodation for one night prior to the scholarship is included. You will also be invited to our Scholarships Awards Ceremony.

Our scholarships are open to all that meet the legal requirements listed above.

Our vision is to change lives through aviation and believe there should be no educational, financial, or social barriers for those who want to succeed.

We want to make aviation accessible to all. Regardless of your background we will support you if you have the determination, drive and passion to succeed.

Regardless of any disability you can apply for a scholarship. The purpose of our scholarships is to create a foundation for a young person’s career pathway into aviation and aerospace.

You will be asked to provide additional details so that reasonable adjustments or further assistance can be provided as part of the selection process and the delivery of a scholarship.

We will endeavour to deliver scholarships to those with any disability, however if CAA regulations indicate flight training may not be delivered, we will attempt to provide an alternative scholarship through our other programmes and opportunities.

Unfortunately, The Air League is unable to help with travel costs.  

Although this will be disappointing, we do not want you to give up. Scholarships applications far outnumber the opportunities available.

Regardless of the outcome we encourage you to get involved, volunteer, and attend the Air League’s annual programme of events that aim to help you develop as a professional within aviation and aerospace.

application form

career pathway options

We’ve teamed up with TalentView Aviation to ensure all our scholarship applicants continue on their career pathways within aviation and aerospace

TalentView is the place for talented individuals to find first jobs, graduate roles and other exciting opportunities and be seen by employers across the UK aviation industry

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