Expert: David A. NewMyer - 8/12/2009

Question
please how can I get a pilot training scholarship in nigeria

Answer
Hi, Arthur:

There are four basic sources of pilot training scholarships that I am aware of:

1.  Your own national government: Your ministry of transportation (or civil aviation) might have scholarships available for you to study aviation overseas in another nation....check with them locally to see what is available;

2.  The United Nations Development Program at www.undp.org  sometimes has scholarships for residents in developing nations.  Check their website for the latest information.  The UNDP programme in Nigeria is at http://web.ng.undp.org/

3.  You might also try the ICAO or the International Civil Aviation Organization at www.icao.int  They sometimes have scholarships available.

4.  Private aviation scholarships are also available;  two sources are:

A.  The website of the University Aviation Association ("THE VOICE OF COLLEGIATE AVIATION") at www.uaa.aero  Look for the Scholarships link on the main page; and,

B.  This website:  www.avscholars.com  generally has some good aviation financial aid and scholarship information, especially for attending an aviation-oriented college or university.

I hope that this information is of help to you!

Best wishes,

David A NewMyer