Two Flying Scholarships Launched

Have you ever wanted to learn to fly?  Now’s your chance.  Two new aviation fixed wing scholarships have been launched this week by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots’ Association of New Zealand Charitable Trust (AOPA Trust).

One scholarship provides funding towards a trainee’s costs of a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) and the other towards a trainee’s costs of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL).  Valued at $5000 and $7500 respectively, these scholarships aim to promote general aviation in the community and to encourage more youth to take up aviation as a career.  Closing date for the scholarships is 18th August 2025.

Many different career paths are available in aviation including:  being a fixed wing or helicopter pilot, avionics engineer, aircraft engineer or air traffic controller.  Pilots may progress to agricultural protection, aerial firefighting, medical airlift, law enforcement and natural disaster responses.

Think Aviation was established as the Trust’s brand in 2024 to help people look at aviation options, to find out more and learn about General Aviation. We encourage people just to THINK about aviation and consider the possibilities.

The Trust is funded by the generous support and donations of people who fly aircraft, or who are currently working elsewhere in the industry.  

For more information: https://thinkaviation.nz

https://thinkaviation.nz/category/scholarships-open

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Photo Credit: Photo credit: Cessna aircraft from thinkaviation.nz