Information for Current Cadets

Below are some of the contact details for bursaries available to Juniors.  Also keep a look out on the BGA website for Juniors 2 seaters and other awards etc!  Also the young persons cross country coaching course date has been released - go to BGA website and click on courses.

Churchill Awards:

These are available to all Juniors who complete their Bronze Badge before their 18th Birthday.  Each award offers a sum of £100 to be paid into the persons flying account.  Applications are to be made in writing to Barry Rolfe at the BGA office.  The address is below:British Gliding Association

Kimberley House
Vaughan Way
Leicester
LE1 4SE

Royal Aeronautical Society Scholarships:

This was coppied from the BGA website:

The BGA is delighted to announce that the  Centennial Scholarship Fund of the Royal Aeronautical Society has made available up to 40 scholarships to young glider pilots and to young people wishing to take up the sport.  These are available to young people between 15 and 17 years of age, in full time educations and who have not yet flown solo.  Both existing club members and newcomers to  the sport are eligible.  Full details are available in this pdf document, and the application form can be downloaded by clicking here.