How to apply for an Engineering Scholarship

Thinking of a career in engineering or the aerospace industry?

You could spend an exciting 1 to 2 weeks in an aerospace engineering company working on anything from light aircraft, to celebrity’s helicopters or airliners.

Providing you with:

• An invaluable insight into real life engineering
• Valuable work experience and useful skills for your CV
• Opportunity to make new friends and industry contacts for your future career

If it’s to gain experience and employment or just to find out more about the aerospace industry, an Air League scholarship provides you with a unique opportunity to experience engineering in some of the UK’s leading aerospace and aviation companies.

Scholarships are currently with:

You must be:

•      A permanent resident in the UK

•      Aged 17-26

•      Be or become a member of The Air League

•      Application forms are available on the website (or the office) in December

•      Write 500 words on why you should get a scholarship and how it would benefit the aerospace industry

•      Closing date of the end of February for receipt of completed applications

What happens next?

No, the scholarship currently pays for:

• Bed & Breakfast accommodation (if necessary)
• Expenses necessarily incurred for travel and meals

• Free careers advice
• Military and commercial site visits
• Young members events
• Opportunity to network with industry leaders at Air League annual reception at St James’ Palace, London
• Share ideas with like minded people
• Make new friends in the industry