Applications will open on Saturday, 22 March and will close at 2359 on Sunday, 4 May. 

There are five scholarships available, but each successful applicant may receive only one scholarship. To understand more about the offering, visit the BGS website here. 

For ATPL Students: 

-2 x ATPL(A) UK CAA/EASA approved courses (50% funded), including:

• ATPdigital CBT software (available on PC, Mac and iPad)
• Revision weeks (3 x 5 days) online/or at Bristol Groundschool HQ in Clevedon near Bristol.
• 18 month subscription to the BGS ATPL Video Library
• 12 months’ free access to the Bristol Question Bank – BGS Online

-1 x 100% 12 month subscription to the ATPL BGS Video Library

For PPL Students:

-1 x PPL(A) course (100% funded), including:

• ATPdigital CBT software (available on PC, Mac and iPad)
• 12 month subscription to the BGS PPL Video Library
• 12 months’ free access to the Bristol Question Bank – BGS Online

-1 x 100% 12 month subscription to BGS Online

Please note that the following are not included in ATPL and PPL Theory Courses: 

• UK CAA/EASA exam costs
• Jeppesen Student Pilot Route Manual
• CRP-5 navigation computer with pen
• Protractor, drawing set and calculator

To be considered for the 3 x ATPL offerings, you must be:

-Aged 17 or older

-PPL(A) or PPL(H) holder

-Member of the Air League

-UK Citizen

-Meet the requirements of a Class 1 medical

-Have the ambition to pursue a career as a professional pilot

-If awarded the 50% funded ATPL(A) Course, you must pay the remainder of the course fees (approximately £1300) before the course materials will be distributed. Awardees can apply for funding assistance from the Air League. Awardees must also attend their first revision week within 6 months of the course materials being distributed. 

To be considered for the 2 x PPL offerings, you must be:

-Member of the Air League

-UK Citizen

-Have the ambition to pursue a career as a professional pilot

Our scholarships are open to all that meet the 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.

Your application will be assessed by two independent members of the Scholarship Selection Committee. From there, a shortlist of applicants will be provided to BGS to make the final selection. The selection panel reserves the right to make no award if no suitable candidate is identified. 

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

Mid May 2025.