Scholarships for Pilot Training

Scholarships for Pilot Training
The following scholarships are available at and administered through IGRUA, in Rae Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh):

• Indian Airlines scholarships

Two scholarships of Rs 4,00,000, each given on merit-cum-means basis per batch.

• Air India scholarships

Two scholarships of Rs 4,00,000, each given on merit-cum-means basis per batch.

• Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

For two women pilots on merit-cum-means to the extent of Rs 3,00,000 each per batch.

• Scholarships for SC/ST candidates

Rs 2,00,000 on training fee.
Additional Rs 2,00,000 by IGRUA to three SC/ST candidates per batch by selection on merit cum means basis.
Some state governments award scholarships to SC/ST candidates for training at IGRUA. Eligible candidates may approach the respective State SC/ST Welfare Directorate for the same.

• JRD Tata Memorial scholarships

For four students, of an amount not less than Rs 1,00,000 on merit-cum-means basis. The JRD Tata Trust offers up to Rs 10 lakhs per year to trainees.

• The Madras Flying Club scholarship

Eligibility: Class X + 10+2; you must also have a Private Pilot License from the Madras Flying Club.

• A government scholarship for pilot training is available for SC/ST candidates who have completed SSC/10+2.