We’re delighted to announce a new Scholarship for aspiring helicopter pilots, through a partnership with the James PG Foundation.
All the details and guidelines are provided below. Please read them before beginning your application. A link to the application form will be provided on the opening day.
For any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact us.
The Scholarship package includes:
- $4,750 NZD towards flight hours for a PPL(H) – approximately 5 hours in a Cabri G2.
- $3,000 worth of support to attend the Aviation Industry Association Annual Conference, including accommodation & travel
- $ 750 of Aviation apparel from Eye In The Sky, James PG Foundation, Over The Top.
- $1,500 of support to complete a HUET (Helicopter Underwater Evacuation Training) course, including accommodation & travel.
- Additional benefits from AOPA NZ.
Key dates:
- Applications open: 8 June 2026
- Applications close: 5 July 2026
- Flying training organisation provides supporting info: 6 July – 26 July 2026
- Winner announced : 8 September 2026
Major criteria
- Open to NZ Citizens, living in NZ, aged between 17 and 25 years old at application closing date.
- Scholarship winner may not conduct any training in a Robinson helicopter during scholarship funding period.
- Other criteria and eligibility details included in the resources below.
Resources:
- Guidelines for applicants & flying training organisation, terms and conditions
- Example of questions in the application form
- Example of flying training organisation questionnaire