MAKING THE POTENTIAL POSSIBLE

Helping future pilots in New Zealand realise their aviation dream through the Pauwels Flying Scholarship.

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Welcome to the website of New Zealand’s prestigious aviation flying scholarship, the Pauwels Flying Scholarship.

With a desire to take to the skies, aspiring pilots are now presented with the opportunity to get a start in the industry. The scholarship has been set up for students by giving them a hand up, enabling them to achieve their dreams. The Pauwels Flying Scholarship awards a training package worth about $13,000. John Pauwels, benefactor of the Scholarship, awards $10,000 for flying hours and participating Flight Training Organisations award about $3000 in pilot theory lessons and the uniform jacket.

Flying plane

Dream it. Do it.

Our Candidates.

Our candidates need to demonstrate a number of qualities and traits to be considered for the Scholarship.

  • “Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu. Adorn the bird with feathers and it will fly. John has given us many feathers to enable us to fly. Which is testament to his nature and selflessness. Not only has he given us financial support, but also his mentorship which allows us to achieve our dreams. For which I can't thank him enough.”

    ANARU JACKSON - SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

  • “I cannot thank you enough for this opportunity you have given me. It really has put momentum in my life to achieve something that was once a dream.”

    WEN SENG CHEN - SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

  • “Aside from the financial benefit, the opportunity to connect with aviation experts has put me ahead on my path to becoming a commercial pilot.”

    GEMMA BRAY - SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Making the dream of flying

accessible to all

“During my career, I saw first hand who was getting ahead and I became aware that those without the means were being left behind. I chose to commit my retirement years to help bring diversity to the flight deck.”

Meet John Pauwels

Interested in helping to support the Scholarship?

 
 

View the Pauwels Flying Scholarship Brochure here