Keeping Britain at the forefront of Aviation
Engineering Scholarships 2012
The Directors want to encourage enthusiastic young people to consider careers as engineers in theUKaerospace industry. To achieve this, scholarships are offered where you will:
spend time with an aircraft operator or manufacturer. It could range from an airline to a flying club, from an aircraft manufacturer to a component manufacturer.
work with experienced maintenance personnel on operational aircraft, engines, systems or equipment.
have a chance to impress a potential employer.
gain valuable experience for your CV.
Scholarships will be one or two weeks long during the period June-August 2012
Essential travel costs will be met
If needed, B&B accommodation and a meals allowance will be provided
Conditions
Applicants must:
- be permanently resident in theUK;
- be at least 17 but under 26 on 1 April 2012;
- have gained at least four GCSE/SCE passes at Grade C or higher (including English Language and Mathematics);
- be taking an appropriate course of further education with a view to following a career in the aerospace industry; and
- be a member of The Air League (or be applying to be a member at the time of application for the bursary).
Selection Procedure
- Only applications received by 24 February 2012 will be considered.
- Awards are made after consideration of the information given in the application form.
- There is no interview and the decision of the Selection Board is final.
Application
- An application form, completed electronically, should reach the Secretary as soon as possible but not later than the closing date of Friday 24 February 2012.
- An application for membership of The Air League must accompany application forms from non-members.
- Scholarship winners are notified in May/June 2012 and their names published in the aviation press, announced on the League’s website and in The Air League newsletter.
