Secure a Future Pilot Scholarship Worth £1,475

 

Could your son or daughter be sitting on the flight deck of a commercial airliner one day?​

Applications Close 31st August 2026

 

Thanks to our partners we're able to give one aspiring young aviator the opportunity to secure a Future Pilot Scholarship worth £1,475. Designed for students aged 14–19 who dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot, this scholarship will give one young person the chance to begin their aviation journey with expert mentoring and an unforgettable airline flight deck experience.

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The Scholarship Includes

One place on our BECOME A PILOT live online programme (Worth £980)

A one-hour Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 airline simulator experience with a type-rated airline pilot (Worth £495)

Total Scholarship Value: £1,475

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Why We're Doing This

Every airline pilot starts somewhere. Unfortunately, many families don't know where to begin. The Future Pilot Scholarship has been created to inspire the next generation of pilots and help one young person take their first steps towards an exciting career in commercial aviation.

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Whether your child is already passionate about flying or has only recently discovered an interest in aviation, this is an opportunity to experience what a future career on the flight deck could look like.

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Who Can Enter?

The scholarship is open to parents or guardians of students who:

✔ Are aged 14–19

✔️ Attend a state maintained school in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland

✔️ Be receiving free school meals or pupil premium funding OR be a looked after or MOD child

✔ Have an interest in becoming a commercial pilot

✔ Live in the UK (or can attend the simulator session in the West Midlands)

✔ Are excited to learn more about aviation and future airline careers

✔ Is a high-achiever at school or college

✔ Can demonstrate via application they are serious about a career as a commercial airline pilot

 

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No previous flying experience is required.

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How to Apply

Simply complete the application form below and upload a cover letter outlining why your son/daughter should be considered. Your Childs cover letter should outline their current achievements and experiences that set them apart from other students as well as what experiences that they have taken part in to-date above school and college that you think will enhance their application to a flight training school. The cover letter is the chance to show us why they deserve a place on this course, applications will be assessed on motivation, maturity, preparation, communication and commitment, not purely academic grades. It should be written by your child, be no more than one side of A4 and not written using AI. We scan all cover letters using AI detection software and any cover letter containing AI generated content will be disqualified.

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We expect application volume and calibre to be strong so urge applicants to submit a quality application.

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Every Family Receives Something

Even if you're not selected as the scholarship winner, you'll receive:

✓ Our Parent's Guide to Becoming an Airline Pilot

✓ Updates on pilot careers, training pathways and funded opportunities

✓ Early access to future events, webinars and aviation resources

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Entries Close Soon

The Future Pilot Scholarship will close on 31st August 2026.

The successful recipient will be contacted directly after the closing date.

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Enter the Future Pilot Scholarship

Complete the application below for your chance to secure a £1,475 aviation scholarship and take the first step towards the flight deck.

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