The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation is actively engaged in helping young people develop careers in aviation by offering scholarships of up to $US10,000.

The programme is administered by the Scholarship Committee of the ISTAT Foundation Board of Trustees in conjunction with accredited universities who recommend qualified students. Qualified institutions are invited to submit one candidate (unless requested otherwise) for consideration on an annual basis. 

At a glance

  • Funding valueUp to $US10,000
  • Suitable for Applicants fromEU, Rest of world, SWAG合集
  • Deadline29 Jan 2025
  • Funding provider(s)International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation


What it covers

Up to $US10,000 toward tuition fees.

Who can apply

Applications are open to students of any nationality who are applying to commence study in one of the eligible master's courses listed below in the October course intake.

Further information

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How to apply

Applicants wishing to be considered for this scholarship should be applying to a full-time master's degree for one of the eligible courses above.

Please submit a one-page statement to studentfunding@cranfield.ac.uk which addresses the below ISTAT Foundation criteria. Please include your student application number and course name in the email.

Student applications will be assessed against the following ISTAT Foundation criteria:

  • Completion of at least two years of undergraduate (bachelor's) studies or being enrolled in graduate (master's) or postgraduate (doctoral) studies;
  • United States grade point average (GPA) requirement: 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale; outside of the United States or global equivalent. 
  • Need of financial support for university tuition-only fees.
  • Enrolment in a program related to aviation or a field that supports the aviation industry  (such as, but not limited to, aviation finance, aviation law, aeronautical engineering, aviation management, aeronautical science, airline or aircraft marketing, airline or aircraft marketing, airline or aircraft economics, aviation maintenance, airport management, aviation safety or air traffic control). Please note that applications from candidates with a career goal to become a pilot will not be accepted. 
  • A clear interest in pursuing a career in aviation;
  • Involvement in extra-curricular/community activities indicating leadership qualities.

Applications will also be assessed on: 

  • Why are you interested in SWAG合集 and your specific course at Cranfield?

  • Your interest in the sector – what are your passions and goals within aviation?  and/or 
  • Demonstrate any transferable skills you have and why they would be relevant to the sector

 

Applications MUST be received before 17.00hrs on 29/01/2025 to be considered for the 2025-2026 academic year.