Futures Scholarship

Futures Scholarships

The Futures Scholarship aims to increase opportunities for those seeking a career in aerospace and aviation, by providing financial support to both individuals and teams.

We are proud to serve the next generation of aviation and aerospace enthusiasts.

"I am sincerely grateful for this support, as it empowers me not only to excel academically but also to actively contribute to the aerospace industry's vibrant community." Dilani Selvanathan - Futures Individual Awardee 2023 - (International Space University Programme)

“I am so excited by the skills I will develop, and the career. Thank you once again everyone at the RAeS” Tilly Watts - Futures Individual Awardee 2023 - (Instrument Rating Recipient)

"The RAeS Futures Scholarship Programme has not only helped us empower these talented young minds but has also contributed significantly to the realisation of our mission to inspire and develop the next generation of UK engineers." Georgina Hare - Smallpeice Trust - Futures Team Awardee 2023

GUIDANCE INFORMATION

Please ensure you have read our Guidance Information prior to completing and submitting your application. The guidance information is applicable to both individual and team applicants. Please click here to read our guidance document.

APPLY - INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION

Please click here to submit an application for an individual award. Application submission closes on Friday 7th June at 5pm.

APPLY - TEAM APPLICATION

Please click here to submit an application for our Team award. Application submission closes on Friday 7th June at 5pm.

These opportunities could be in the form of the following:

A paid internship.
Work experience opportunity.
A unique training course or programme to upskill your knowledge and competence.
A PhD project that contributes to the growth and development of the Aviation, Aerospace and Space sector.
A team award for groups making a difference to promote Aviation, Aerospace, Space and STEM to the next generation.

Whether individually or as part of a team, we welcome all applications.

Award Categories

Individual Awards

Suitable for those applicants looking to enter an Aerospace/Aviation discipline but who may require financial support to participate in their degree/apprenticeship/internship or specialist programme.

Team Awards

Suitable for Organisations/Groups actively engaged in inspiring and/or supporting the next generation through STEM outreach and promoting Aviation, Aerospace and Space in order to increase awareness of the potential career paths in the industry.

Named Awards

Individual Applicants may be eligible to receive one of our ‘named awards’ which exist to award personnel who are are making developments in specific areas of the industry.

What is the purpose of the Futures Scholarship?

To enable an individual looking to conduct an activity to increase their employability in the aviation, aerospace and space sector but who is demonstrably constrained by financial circumstances.
To provide essential funding to meet a need or a project.
To increase diversity in the aerospace sector.
Supporting excellence and the prospect of a worthwhile result.
Supporting the future of aerospace.

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