Engineering Scholarships

Engineering Scholarships

Engineering Scholarships provide individuals with an opportunity to explore the career pathway options within the Aerospace Engineering 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.

we’re offering Engineering scholarships Supported by

 

what do Engineering scholarships include?

2 week work placement

A 2-week work placement will be provided at Affinity Flying Training Services. In this placement, Scholars will conduct hands-on work on current projects and will shadow Engineering and Maintenance personnel. Applicants should have a strong desire to pursue a career in the Aerospace Engineering Sector! Full board accommodation will be provided for the duration of your work placement.

frequently asked questions

Applications will open in March 2025. 

You must be:

-Air League Member

-Aged 18 or older on the 1st of June 2025

-UK Citizen

You must be aged 18 or older on the 1st of June 2025.

Affinity Flying Training Services

RAF Cranwell

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 8HB

Engineering scholarships will take place in July/August 2025 during the student holiday period. 

In addition to your Engineering scholarship, full board accommodation for the duration of the scholarship is included.

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.

The application process is split into two stages.

The first stage is an assessment of your application by two independent members of the scholarship selection committee.

If you are successful in the first stage, you will be invited to a second stage interview.

Yes. If you are successful in the first stage, interviews will be held virtually with the Air League and placement provider representatives. 

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

Yes. A valid Air League membership is required to apply for all scholarships and bursaries.

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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