Royal Air Squadron Young Instructor Bursaries

The Royal Air Squadron is an association of friends with a common interest in all forms of private light aviation, promoting aviation in the United Kingdom and to develop and maintain aviation links around the world.

With a focus on pilots between the ages of 16 and 26 years old and developing individual flying aptitude, knowledge and experience as well as encouraging professional ambition, the Royal Air Squadron is generously offering individual bursaries to support young BI(S) and FI(S) instructor training.

Individuals who meet the criteria to train as a gliding instructor, are aged between 16 and 26 years old, and would benefit from financial support, are encouraged to apply for a bursary. Those requesting support for FI(S) training will be prioritised. Applications must be supported by the pilot’s Chief Flying Instructor and submitted via the application form below. The application closing date is the 30th November 2026.

BI(S) bursary application form

FI(S) bursary application form

Read more about the Royal Air Squadron here.