Question 1

Who can apply?

Accepted Answer

The APUK scholarship is open to anyone and everyone regardless of sexual orientation. Applicants must be a current and active member of APUK.APUK scholarships are intended to further the charity’s aims of building, supporting and uniting the LGBTQ+ aviation community, and making aviation more inclusive, accessible and safer for all. We are committed to supporting anyone who aligns with and can help further those aims.

Question 2

What can I apply for?

Accepted Answer

We are excited to share that our scholarship can be used to assist funding in a variety of ways that align with our aims. This includes, but not limited to:Training costs (including flight training, practical and theory courses);Personal or professional development;Outreach, mentoring or STEM projects;Examination and test fees;Medical, licensing and registration fees;Equipment and training materials;Travel and accommodation.The maximum you can apply for in the 2026 cycle is £5,000.

Question 3

How can I prepare for the application?

Accepted Answer

The application consists of various sections including personal details, about you, requested project detials, your motivation and optional references. There is a variety of short answers, short essay questions and file uploads to ensure we fully understand you, what you're applying for and the reasons behind it.To best prepare we recommend you prepare the following prior to starting the application:Gather any information about the proposed course/activity/project including details, schedules and cost breakdownsThink about why you are applying, why it matters to you, what barriers it would break, how you have prepared and what you hope to do after the scholarshipThink about how your proposed activity will help further the aims of APUK

Question 4

How do I apply?

Accepted Answer

The scholarship window is open from August 1st to August 31st and you can apply using the link on this page. The form is built within google forms and requires you to log in using a google account prior to applying. This allows you to save your progress throughout the application and return at a later date.Please ensure you save your progress whilst applying to ensure that your hard work is not lost!

Question 5

How does the partial funding work?

Accepted Answer

We are committed to supporting as many applicants as possible and have introduced "partial funding". During the application, the applicant can select the requested amount and if they would accept a lower offer of support. If so, they will be asked what the minimum amount that could be offered to allow the proposed activity to go ahead.Every endeavour will be made to ensure the maximum amount of support can be provided to each applicant, however, partial funding will ensure that we can also support the maximum amount of people.Important notes:No applicant will be advantaged/disadvantaged by selecting if they will or will not accept a reduced amount;All applications will be ranked on merit before decid

Question 6

What happens after I apply?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

How are the successful applicants selected?

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Question 8

What happens if I am successful?

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