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THE RAF ASSOCIATION
2017 FLYING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
For members of the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO), Girls Venture
Corps Air Cadets (GVCAC) and Explorer Air Scouts
To be returned by no later than 31st January 2009
Candidates must complete ALL this form in their own handwriting; typed responses will not be
accepted. All responses must be in the space provided.
Personal Details
Other
names
Surname
Address
Postcode
Email
Daytime Phone (+ extension numbers)
Evening Phone
Mobile
Nationality
Age on
1st Jan 2017
Date of
Birth
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the 1st June 2017 and under 20 on the 1st January 2017, must
have served at least 12 months with the ACO, GVCAC or Explorer Air Scouts on the 1st June 2017
How long have you
Unit Number &
Rank
served in the ACO,
Name
attained
GVCAC or Air
Scouts?
The RAF Association provides these Scholarships only for members
of the ACO / GVCAC / Explorer Air Scouts who are actively involved with a unit in the UK
Have you previously applied for a Flying Scholarship to the RAF, the RN, the Air
League Educational Trust, HQ Air Cadets, The Honourable Company of Air Pilots
(incorporating Air Navigators) or any other organisation?
If YES, which scholarship,
when and with what result?
Have you attended the Officers and Aircrew Selection
Centre at RAF Cranwell? If yes, please give dates:
YES / NO
Please give details of any flying experience to date
Flying Experience
Type
Dual (hours:minutes)
Solo (hours:minutes)
Powered Flying
Powered Gliding
Non Powered Flying
How was the flying financed?
Health
Are you physically fit?
YES / NO
If in doubt about answers to these questions, you are advised to
consult your GP or optician to avoid disappointment at a later date.
Do you wear glasses or contact
Do you suffer from hay-fever or
lenses?
asthma?
YES / NO
YES / NO
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At the time of application you must hold GCSE awards at Grade C or higher in
English Language, Mathematics and three other subjects, only one of which may be
non-academic (eg. Art, Music) or the equivalent of such passes
Education
Please give details of schools, including Sixth Form Colleges, Universities you have attended or are
attending.
Dates: From
To
School / Sixth Form College / University
Please give details of all academic qualifications held
Exam
Year
Subject
GCSE
English Language
GCSE
Mathematics
Grade
Exam
Year
Subject
Grade
Give details of any additional GCSE, AS, A2 Level or equivalent examinations
Taken and awaiting results
Currently under study and forecast results
Are you at, or do you intend to go to College or University?
YES / NO
If YES please give name, address and course details, including subjects being studied / to be studied
List any academic / professional qualifications
Occupation (if student, say so)
Name and address of employer (if applicable)
Activities
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Please LIST your sports, hobbies and interests. Include details of outward bound courses and Duke of
Edinburgh Awards in which you have participated. Specify any positions of responsibility you have held.
Sports:
Hobbies:
Interests:
Why Should You Be Considered?
In no more than 100 words and in the space provided, explain why you should be considered for a
RAF Association Flying Scholarship and what benefits you would gain from a Scholarship that
would affect you over the next five years.
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The RAF Association Involvement
These scholarships are provided as a thank you to members of the ACO/GVCAC/Explorer Air Scouts for all
the support they give to The RAF Association each year. Please list how you have helped the RAF
Association, e.g. raising funds, volunteering for events, standard bearer for local Branch, member of your
local Branch.
In what ways have you helped other charities?
General
If short-listed, please confirm that you will be able to attend the Officers
and Aircrew Selection Centre at RAF Cranwell during March/April 2017
YES / NO
I confirm that the information I have given is correct and that I will abide by the decision of
the Selection Board
Signed
Date
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Recommendation
To be completed by a RAF Association Branch Official or ACO / GVCAC / Explorer Air Scouts
Unit Commander.
Name (please
Day Phone
sign AND print
name clearly)
Position/rank
Branch/unit
Email address
Mobile
COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO:
Brian Fare
FLYING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Royal Air Forces Association
Headquarters, Atlas House
41 Wembley Road
Leicester LE3 1UT
Applications to arrive no later than 9th January 2017
For queries or further information call: 0116 268 8762 or 0116 266 5224 (main switchboard)
Registered Charity 226686 (England & Wales) - SC037673 (Scotland)